Author Topic: FS: .187 Female Quick Disconnects (Read 19385 times)

SirPeale · « **on:** January 28, 2004, 12:56:57 pm »

Female quick disconnects, blue and red, fully insulated. I just found a great source on these. Finally! Back in stock on .187" and .250" red and blue!

Bag of 100 - $6.00 shipped.

You can order them online, here:

http://www.pealefamily.net/cgi-bin/closedShop/Item.pl?action=ShowCategory&category=parts

I accept Checks, money order and PayPal. But - no PayPal accounts that are funded with a credit card. This includes 'debit' cards that have the Visa or MasterCard logo on them. They still count as a credit card. I've only got a personal account.

If you're interested, PM or email me.

Edit: had to change the URL, it was letting people into a restricted part of the site!

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2004, 03:13:24 pm »

Ok, quick question. You mentioned that the red and blue are each for a different type of wire. Could you touch on what type of wire each are for and what you recommend for each?

Just a side thought. You should look into selling the wire with the connects. It would make it really convenient to order both in one shot.

groovy~

SirPeale · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2004, 03:31:49 pm »

I'll think about the wire thing. Problem is I'm having problems finding it in the right types in the right amount.

The difference between the two colors is wire size. Red is for wire 18-22G, and blue is for wire 14-18G. A lot of people use the blues for grounds, and red for data. Some just use one color (be it red or blue)

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2004, 03:56:09 pm »

I know this is extremely basic to some , but i a, trying to understand this lol. Does the smaller the gage amount mean the smaller diameter of the wire? Now, does that have anything to do with how stiff the wire is? Also, does it really matter much rather you use 14 or 18 gage wire for the positive leads? I just see alot of people using different stuff, but what is "the norm"? It doesn't seem like it would matter much as its not sending alot fo current through the wire.

Just questions i have been wondering about for a while now.
groovy~

SirPeale · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2004, 04:04:25 pm »

Quote from: GroovyTuesdaY on February 03, 2004, 03:56:09 pm

I know this is extremely basic to some , but i a, trying to understand this lol. Does the smaller the gage amount mean the smaller diameter of the wire? Now, does that have anything to do with how stiff the wire is? Also, does it really matter much rather you use 14 or 18 gage wire for the positive leads? I just see alot of people using different stuff, but what is "the norm"? It doesn't seem like it would matter much as its not sending alot fo current through the wire.

Actually, the bigger the gauge, the smaller the wire. Not sure why that is, but it is.

Stiffness can be cause by if the wire is multistranded or solid. Also by what kind of material the wire is made of (copper or whatever).

What's the 'norm?' Looks like most people use 22G. Some use 18. Some people even use 24, and some use the stuff from CAT-5 cable.

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2004, 07:28:14 pm »

did you have enough left of the red to fullfill the order i placed tonight?

If not , then the blue would be fine.

thanks again,
gary~

SirPeale · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2004, 10:02:52 pm »

I did. You're fine.

RetroJames · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2004, 11:14:53 pm »

Here is a really dumb question, yea you know you wanted to ask it but didn't have the guts.

Regarding the ".187" in ".187 Female Disconnects," what exactly does that number or fraction denote? Also what unit is that? I was poking around at home depot looking at the female disconnects and didn't see that fraction on any of them though I saw connectors that appeared to be the ones I should use.

Thus endeth my noob question of the day.

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2004, 03:00:19 am »

If i'm not mistaken, the .187 (or one hundred eight seven thousandths)
is the size of the clip in width for the female connector part that fits over the male pin on the microswitch.
Lowes only carried .250 size which is a little bigger , so i was screwed on that one. It seems that .187" isn't a real popular size at most do it yourself shops. Must not be a common size for electricians to use or something.
Thats why i just went ahead and ordered from peale. He's cheap, gives a good quantity, and hopefully hes fast with shipping lol.

Hope this helps

grooovy~:D

flampoo · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2004, 11:12:29 am »

You can get them at Radio Shack, but they don't typically sell them in large quantities. They also package them with the male connectors so you end up with a bunch of crap you don't want. And it's far more expensive.

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2004, 12:59:11 pm »

Quote from: flampoo on February 11, 2004, 11:12:29 am

You can get them at Radio Shack, but they don't typically sell them in large quantities. They also package them with the male connectors so you end up with a bunch of crap you don't want. And it's far more expensive.

Yea, i found that out the hard way recently. I had them in my hand and right when the guy was ringing them up, i noticed through the bag, that their were males in there. I told the guy " WHOA. Hold up, i'm not paying 1.70 for a bag of 16 connectors and only half of them are what i want."
best place i found is PEALE here for prices. At least so far as i have found lol.

groovy~:D

flampoo · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2004, 12:27:57 pm »

How's Fort Wayne doin'? Ever since they got rid of Aladdin at Southown Mall and Tilt at Glenbrook I hated living there.

Well, not really, but life wasn't as fun. Maybe it was just me but those two were kickass arcades.

GroovyTuesdaY · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2004, 12:40:46 pm »

Quote from: flampoo on February 12, 2004, 12:27:57 pm

How's Fort Wayne doin'? Ever since they got rid of Aladdin at Southown Mall and Tilt at Glenbrook I hated living there. Well, not really, but life wasn't as fun. Maybe it was just me but those two were kickass arcades.

Yea, your right, those WERE kick ass arcades! I remember going to the alladins castle arcade back when southtown mall was really roaring,now the whole mall sits empty and vacant. SAD indeed. Glenbrook mal l had two arcades at one time. One above and second down below by the ice rink, but even those are now gone. I imagine glenbrook wanted to much rent and since the arcades don't seem to make as much nowadays, the had to cloesem.
About the only place left in fort wayne now to play mass arcade games is at PUTT PUTT North. If there is anywhere else, i've never heard of it, but putt putt is still pretty cool. Its just not a big enough place really. The town where i live, Bluffton,in there aint squat! The bowling alley used to have about 15 games and a couple pinball machines, but now even it has abandoned us arcaders, it just sucks. I walked into a really BIG arcade while traveling in michigan last summer and it housed at least 50 games in there not to mention all the stuffed animal machines and skeeballs and the like. I was in total AWE! The arcade was busy at the time too and man oh man, it was definatly a moving moment for me. Can't explain it, it just felt like......well, like home lol. Might sound dumb, but its how i felt.

Sorry for the thread hijack lol.

groovy~

froggerman · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2004, 01:48:21 am »

Do you ever get the small yellow ones (24-26 AWG)?

SirPeale · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2004, 07:46:34 am »

No, and I won't unless there's enough interest.

crashwg · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2004, 11:15:40 am »

I haven't tried the quick diso's I got from you yet on microswitch buttons or any type of joys, but I have tried them on leaf switch buttons and had to crimp every single one just so gravity wouldn't take it off.

Is there a reason why it is like this? Will it be the same with things other than the leafies?

SirPeale · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2004, 11:31:00 am »

Interesting! First problem I've heard of them yet. I've tried them on microswitches without issue.

Psychosylph · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2004, 11:43:54 am »

I would be interested in getting fifty red and fifty blues, as well as 2 of those 7/8 barrel locks. Would that be alright? What would the total cost be? How long would it take (I think that the locks have to be ordered, right?)?

SirPeale · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2004, 11:47:24 am »

Sent PM

Psychosylph · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2004, 02:37:23 pm »

Thanks! You have Paypal...

SirPeale · « **Reply #20 on:** April 05, 2004, 12:39:59 pm »

Just received a package, and now have many MANY disconnects.

CitznFish · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2004, 03:42:43 pm »

Quote from: Peale on April 05, 2004, 12:39:59 pm

Just received a package, and now have many MANY disconnects.

I'll take a package of Blue. Can you add it to my lock order?

SirPeale · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2004, 04:16:51 pm »

Of course!

lokki · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2004, 06:29:16 pm »

Quote from: Peale on April 05, 2004, 12:39:59 pm

Just received a package, and now have many MANY disconnects.

Peale would you say you have plethora of disconnects?

Couldn't help my self :-)

SirPeale · « **Reply #24 on:** April 06, 2004, 10:08:36 am »

Quote from: lokki on April 05, 2004, 06:29:16 pm

Peale would you say you have plethora of disconnects?

Couldn't help my self :-)

Hm...more like a cornucopia.

Psychosylph · « **Reply #25 on:** April 06, 2004, 11:19:29 am »

Thanks for the disconnects!

JesterDEV · « **Reply #26 on:** April 06, 2004, 05:03:55 pm »

Still have some? I'll have to send a money order as I have a credit card.

SirPeale · « **Reply #27 on:** April 06, 2004, 05:41:19 pm »

Quote from: JesterDEV on April 06, 2004, 05:03:55 pm

Still have some? I'll have to send a money order as I have a credit card.

I do! Use the online ordering system here: http://www.pealefamily.net/cgi-bin/closedShop/Item.pl?action=ShowCategory&category=parts

CitznFish · « **Reply #28 on:** April 06, 2004, 06:34:41 pm »

OK, so I made my default language Tongan. What the heck is it?

I didn't sign up yet, but can you accept CC this way? Otherwise it's snailmail with a check.

SirPeale · « **Reply #29 on:** April 06, 2004, 10:22:24 pm »

Quote from: CitznFish on April 06, 2004, 06:34:41 pm

OK, so I made my default language Tongan. What the heck is it? I didn't sign up yet, but can you accept CC this way? Otherwise it's snailmail with a check.

Damned if I know, it was part of the default package.

Can't take CC, can take check/MO/Non-Credit-Card PayPal. Haven't worked that last little ditty out yet, though.

MameMe · « **Reply #30 on:** May 14, 2004, 08:27:26 am »

Peale sorry for my noobieness...

1) I just bought a bunch of buttons from Happs with the cherry switches & some Super Joy's. Will these fit those switches & Joys?

2) I already purchased 18 gauge wire. Will 2 18 Gauge wires fit into one of those disconnects? I plan on daisy chaining my ground wires.

3) Do you ship to Canada?

Thanks for your time.

SirPeale · « **Reply #31 on:** May 14, 2004, 09:13:21 am »

Quote from: MameMe on May 14, 2004, 08:27:26 am

1) I just bought a bunch of buttons from Happs with the cherry switches & some Super Joy's. Will these fit those switches & Joys?

Measure the terminal on the switch with a ruler. If it's 1/4", then no.

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2) I already purchased 18 gauge wire. Will 2 18 Gauge wires fit into one of those disconnects? I plan on daisy chaining my ground wires.

It should if you get the blues. Red definitely won't work, it's too small.

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3) Do you ship to Canada?

I do! Email me privately and we'll talk. Email, not PM.

SirPeale · « **Reply #32 on:** May 22, 2004, 08:32:18 pm »

Back from vacation, and the site is up again.

MameMe · « **Reply #33 on:** May 24, 2004, 07:18:19 am »

Got my commectors and they are awesome...thanks Peale!

SirPeale · « **Reply #34 on:** May 25, 2004, 10:03:55 am »

Glad you're pleased!

I've only got a few more left. I'll reorder in the future, but it looks like everyone must be stocked up, because orders have slowed to a crawl.

SirPeale · « **Reply #35 on:** May 28, 2004, 12:49:45 pm »

I'm currently OOS on the red .187 and .250 disconnects. An order should be here within a week. Still have .187 and .250 blue.

SirPeale · « **Reply #36 on:** May 28, 2004, 03:19:00 pm »

I *just* received a message from my supplier, the part is backordered until mid June. I'll post here when they're back in stock.

Scoobie · « **Reply #37 on:** June 01, 2004, 11:12:51 pm »

Quote from: Peale on May 28, 2004, 03:19:00 pm

I *just* received a message from my supplier, the part is backordered until mid June. I'll post here when they're back in stock.

Peale,
I'm going to be ordering 2 T-stick pluses to go along with my Happ microswitch buttons. What size disconnect should I order?

Scoobie · « **Reply #38 on:** June 01, 2004, 11:15:32 pm »

I'm also using 22 gauge strand wire.

Thanks.

SirPeale · « **Reply #39 on:** June 02, 2004, 08:00:28 am »

Quote from: Scoobie on June 01, 2004, 11:12:51 pm

I'm going to be ordering 2 T-stick pluses to go along with my Happ microswitch buttons. What size disconnect should I order?

I'm not sure. It's likely on their site, either .250" or .187" (and I sell both)

Oh, and for that gauge of wire, you need red.

pointdablame · « **Reply #40 on:** June 03, 2004, 02:01:11 pm »

will you be getting any more reds in?

SirPeale · « **Reply #41 on:** June 03, 2004, 02:04:09 pm »

Yeah, I'm out right now. Will be restocked in a week or so. I'll post when I am.

Paul Olson · « **Reply #42 on:** June 04, 2004, 05:19:40 am »

Thanks for the quick shipping!! I was getting close to running out.

Thanks, Paul

The T-stick Plus is .250, or modified .187

SirPeale · « **Reply #43 on:** June 24, 2004, 10:25:02 am »

Finally! Back in stock! See the first message in this thread for the URL.

sofakng · « **Reply #44 on:** June 24, 2004, 12:05:05 pm »

Please reserve me one bag of red and one bag of blue. I'll be at work until very late tonight but I'll make the actual purchase as soon as I get home. (approx. 10:00 pm EST)

Thanks! (btw, check PM

)

SirPeale · « **Reply #45 on:** June 24, 2004, 12:08:16 pm »

Pretty sure there will be some left for you when you come home tonight.

jbeersm · « **Reply #46 on:** June 28, 2004, 10:25:56 pm »

Is your website down? I'm getting an error when I try to go to the quick disconnect link.

SirPeale · « **Reply #47 on:** June 28, 2004, 10:56:49 pm »

I'm in the midst of a sever migration right now. Hopefully everything will be straightened out within 48 hours.

sofakng · « **Reply #48 on:** June 30, 2004, 04:06:16 pm »

Well I received my quick disconnects along with my wire right on time. Peale shipped everything VERY quickly and was extremely friendly.

The disconnects are high quality (not like radioshack junk) and the wiring came all taped up and secured.

If you need any disconnects, wire, or anything else he sells for that matter, I would HIGHLY recommend him.

SirPeale · « **Reply #49 on:** June 30, 2004, 04:25:27 pm »

Thanks, sofakng!

Still trying to work out exactly *why* the site's now showing up like it should. All the files are in place.

SirPeale · « **Reply #50 on:** July 15, 2004, 01:07:18 pm »

All right, the site should be operational. All contact and customer info has been restored.

The only thing that hasn't been restored is the pictures of the items. I still haven't figured why they're not showing up.

SirPeale · « **Reply #51 on:** July 28, 2004, 09:07:44 pm »

Still available! Always available!

itismejs · « **Reply #52 on:** July 28, 2004, 11:09:52 pm »

My quick .187 are somewhere is the mail....great price. Will be great in my cab.

SirPeale · « **Reply #53 on:** September 10, 2004, 07:10:01 pm »

I still have a very limited supply of these. I can reorder - IF there is sufficient interest.

vader · « **Reply #54 on:** September 11, 2004, 10:41:56 pm »

Hey guys.....if you need them in a hurry, I picked these up at Home Depot for like 7.50, but if you can wait a few days, get them from Peale.

Chris · « **Reply #55 on:** September 13, 2004, 01:23:55 pm »

Are those .187's? They look like .250's....

I've found .187's at Ace Hardware, but never Home Depot.

SirPeale · « **Reply #56 on:** September 13, 2004, 01:48:50 pm »

Quote from: Chris on September 13, 2004, 01:23:55 pm

Are those .187's? They look like .250's...

It's odd that the box doesn't say. It might on the back.

I'm guessing that everyone is fine with their disconnects, as I have received *no* responses from people wanting them. I did get a couple orders, though, for my remaining QDs.

So if you're interested, now's the time to say so.

itismejs · « **Reply #57 on:** September 13, 2004, 04:59:29 pm »

These disconnects are really good so you better buy them

My package is 3/4 gone......but I doubt Ill ever finish em.

vader · « **Reply #58 on:** September 13, 2004, 05:13:31 pm »

My bad.....these are probably .250 I think. Just remembered I had to crimp the tops down just a bit to get that nice snug fit.....

spiffyshoes · « **Reply #59 on:** September 28, 2004, 01:37:04 pm »

Hey, Peale are you going to order some more of the quick disconects? I would be very interested in buying a bunch of the red female .187 fully insulated disconects if you still have any or plan to get more.

menace · « **Reply #60 on:** September 28, 2004, 02:42:58 pm »

Me too--You've been a top notch supplier and I've recently run out--any idea when the next batches are coming in?

XtraSmiley · « **Reply #61 on:** September 28, 2004, 02:44:36 pm »

I need some too, with some wire. When are you going to get some in?

SirPeale · « **Reply #62 on:** September 28, 2004, 04:23:40 pm »

Oh sure, NOW you guys decide you want them.

"Just as a thought I was getting out...you pull me back in"

I'll order some more tonight. Any ideas of what kinds you guys need?

XtraSmiley · « **Reply #63 on:** September 28, 2004, 04:29:10 pm »

Color dosen't matter, but I'm not sure about size. It's for buttons and then into a JAMMA connector so whatever you think is the best. I need the wire with it. How long will it take? Thanks. M

SirPeale · « **Reply #64 on:** September 28, 2004, 04:31:56 pm »

Quote from: XtraSmiley on September 28, 2004, 04:29:10 pm

Color dosen't matter, but I'm not sure about size. It's for buttons and then into a JAMMA connector so whatever you think is the best. I need the wire with it. How long will it take? Thanks. M

Color *does* matter. The QDs are color coded by what size wire you're using.

As for how long, it depends on their stock. Might be here by Friday, more likely Monday.

XtraSmiley · « **Reply #65 on:** September 28, 2004, 04:33:48 pm »

right, I meant, it doesn't matter to me, give me the best size IYO and I'm good with the color, cool?

SirPeale · « **Reply #66 on:** September 28, 2004, 05:00:00 pm »

Quote from: XtraSmiley on September 28, 2004, 04:33:48 pm

right, I meant, it doesn't matter to me, give me the best size IYO and I'm good with the color, cool?

OIC, you want the wire too. Then you'll need red .187's

spiffyshoes · « **Reply #67 on:** September 28, 2004, 05:13:33 pm »

I'll need the red .187 quckies please. About 3 packs for now if you could. I'll probably order more in the future. Thanks.

SirPeale · « **Reply #68 on:** September 28, 2004, 05:15:51 pm »

I'll order a lot of each type. I'll post in this thread when I have them in stock.

SirPeale · « **Reply #69 on:** October 02, 2004, 06:03:41 pm »

Back in stock! Well, almost. They'll be here Monday morning. I got .187" red and blue, and more wire.

XtraSmiley · « **Reply #70 on:** October 02, 2004, 06:06:10 pm »

Quote from: Peale on October 02, 2004, 06:03:41 pm

Back in stock! Well, almost. They'll be here Monday morning. I got .187" red and blue, and more wire.

Sweet, which one matches with your wire?

SirPeale · « **Reply #71 on:** October 02, 2004, 06:11:13 pm »

Quote from: XtraSmiley on October 02, 2004, 06:06:10 pm

Sweet, which one matches with your wire?

I posted the answer above. I shall not answer again, Dog Gone you!!!!!!!!!!!

j/k, 'tis the red.

XtraSmiley · « **Reply #72 on:** October 02, 2004, 06:13:50 pm »

Also, can you get some microswitches also? I need about 12 of them.

XtraSmiley · « **Reply #73 on:** October 02, 2004, 06:14:45 pm »

Quote from: Peale on October 02, 2004, 06:11:13 pm

Quote from: XtraSmiley on October 02, 2004, 06:06:10 pm
Sweet, which one matches with your wire?

I posted the answer above. I shall not answer again, Dog Gone you!!!!!!!!!!!

j/k, 'tis the red.

I just like your sig man!

SirPeale · « **Reply #74 on:** October 02, 2004, 07:25:46 pm »

Quote from: XtraSmiley on October 02, 2004, 06:13:50 pm

Also, can you get some microswitches also? I need about 12 of them.

I don't have any, but either a board member might have some, or you could likely just order them.

Here's the kicker: it would likely be cheaper to order a whole button assembly and get the switch that way than just get the switch by itself!

XtraSmiley · « **Reply #75 on:** October 02, 2004, 07:31:24 pm »

Quote from: Peale on October 02, 2004, 07:25:46 pm

Quote from: XtraSmiley on October 02, 2004, 06:13:50 pm
Also, can you get some microswitches also? I need about 12 of them.

I don't have any, but either a board member might have some, or you could likely just order them.

Here's the kicker: it would likely be cheaper to order a whole button assembly and get the switch that way than just get the switch by itself!

Really? Cheapest I've seen is Bob Roberts at $.90 a switch, where as buttons with switches seem to be around $1.50. The shipping is what is killing me from Bob's place, it's like $4 no matter how small the order. I always seem to order things then then realize later that I need more stuff. Dang!

spiffyshoes · « **Reply #76 on:** October 03, 2004, 01:17:32 pm »

Ok, I ordered like 6 packs off of your site! Can't wait to get them.
Thanks a ton. Hope to order more from you in the future.

Hey peale I just realized I've been using 26 gauge wire and not 22. Will the red disconects still work for me or is there another color I should be getting. If there is a better color could you order it for me and switch out my order? Thanks

SirPeale · « **Reply #77 on:** October 04, 2004, 12:32:20 pm »

Quote from: spiffyshoes on October 03, 2004, 01:17:32 pm

Ok, I ordered like 6 packs off of your site! Can't wait to get them.
Thanks a ton. Hope to order more from you in the future.

Hey peale I just realized I've been using 26 gauge wire and not 22. Will the red disconects still work for me or is there another color I should be getting. If there is a better color could you order it for me and switch out my order? Thanks

Daaaaamn, son! What are you building? That's 600 QDs!

The reds are the smallest they make. 26G is pretty small, so you may want to bend it over itself to double it up. I'm guessing you're using CAT5 or similar?

spiffyshoes · « **Reply #78 on:** October 04, 2004, 04:21:50 pm »

No I don't use cat5. I just use regular old tinned copper 26g wire. I buy it from Fry's Electronics.

As for what I'm building, I build playstation arcadepads. Each pad would use 30 quickconnects and as of now I tend to build about 4-5 joysticks a week.

Here's my website.
www.stick-central.com

SirPeale · « **Reply #79 on:** October 09, 2004, 06:33:25 pm »

Yeah, that would use a lot of disconnects.

I've got plenty! Order now! Operators are standing by!

froggerman · « **Reply #80 on:** October 10, 2004, 02:20:30 pm »

Quote from: Peale on October 04, 2004, 12:32:20 pm

Quote from: spiffyshoes on October 03, 2004, 01:17:32 pm
Ok, I ordered like 6 packs off of your site! Can't wait to get them.
Thanks a ton. Hope to order more from you in the future.

Hey peale I just realized I've been using 26 gauge wire and not 22. Will the red disconects still work for me or is there another color I should be getting. If there is a better color could you order it for me and switch out my order? Thanks

Daaaaamn, son! What are you building? That's 600 QDs!

The reds are the smallest they make. 26G is pretty small, so you may want to bend it over itself to double it up. I'm guessing you're using CAT5 or similar?

Actually they Red are not the samallest QDs, (there are tiny yellow ones) but the smaller ones are very hard to find. And I don't imagine it would me much fun crimping them either as you probably require a special tool for ones that small.

Do you still have my backorder?

SirPeale · « **Reply #81 on:** October 10, 2004, 07:14:51 pm »

Quote from: froggerman on October 10, 2004, 02:20:30 pm

Actually they Red are not the samallest QDs, (there are tiny yellow ones) but the smaller ones are very hard to find. And I don't imagine it would me much fun crimping them either as you probably require a special tool for ones that small.

The color denotes wire gauge. Yellow is for *really* big wire, like 10G or so. Unless there is something that is breaking the color standard, of course...

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Do you still have my backorder?

Um...what's your RealLife(tm) name? PM me, all orders should be out except for a couple that I just got.

froggerman · « **Reply #82 on:** October 11, 2004, 02:46:41 am »

Check out the following link: http://www.mouser.com/catalog/619/878.pdf
24-26 AWG .250 and .187 fully insulated QDs and they are yellow. They must have run out of imagination when they were selecting colours.

I will send you an e-mail tomorrow with the backorder information...getting late.

SirPeale · « **Reply #83 on:** October 11, 2004, 07:07:52 pm »

I'd noted a serious slack in sales on the disconnects. And thanks to Buddabing, now I know why...

Guess the shopping cart software has a few more kinks that need to be worked out. When someone shops there, and puts an item in their cart, the inventory drops by that amount. Good if they check out...bad if they don't. I just checked, and the site was reading 'out of stock' on all the disconnects! I've got stock here, so I checked the database. It was reading in the negative numbers!

Anyway...to sum up, I've got them in stock, and will *definitely* reorder if there is sufficient demand.

Speaking of demand, I've had a couple requests for .250" QDs. Anyone else want some?

wdw_ryan · « **Reply #84 on:** October 12, 2004, 09:26:58 pm »

I'd be interested in the .250 QDs. Have you ever considered selling Male QDs?

Thanks,
Ryan

SirPeale · « **Reply #85 on:** October 13, 2004, 10:28:45 am »

Quote from: wdw_ryan on October 12, 2004, 09:26:58 pm

I'd be interested in the .250 QDs. Have you ever considered selling Male QDs?

Male ones? I asked a while ago about them, and there was nearly zero interest.

wdw_ryan · « **Reply #86 on:** October 13, 2004, 07:23:40 pm »

Thanks, Peale. I guess I'm the only one who wants to extend a Mini-PAC wiring harness. $:-\$

Buddabing · « **Reply #87 on:** October 14, 2004, 10:00:04 am »

Quote from: Peale on October 11, 2004, 07:07:52 pm

I'd noted a serious slack in sales on the disconnects. And thanks to Buddabing, now I know why...

Glad to be of service.

Is everything fixed now?

SirPeale · « **Reply #88 on:** October 14, 2004, 02:13:40 pm »

Nothing *I* can fix. I just have to keep an eye on the quantities online, and update it in realtime.

Grok · « **Reply #89 on:** October 21, 2004, 01:25:20 am »

Hey Peale, a few quick questions before I place a order.
Please don't shoot the newbie until he finishes and starts running.

I know...
- .187" & .250" is the size of the disconnect.
(HAPPS pushbutton microswitch is .187)
doesn't say on joystick but guess its the same.

- the color is the size gauge of the wires used.
- lower number gauge is 'thicker' than higher number.

Now the question...
Is the wire gauge a personal preference or some technical reason
we should use a particular gauge for certain connections like
ground, +5 and such. Seems like most people uses 20-22 gauge.

Thanks for any reply.

SirPeale · « **Reply #90 on:** October 21, 2004, 01:52:01 am »

Quote from: Grok on October 21, 2004, 01:25:20 am

Now the question...
Is the wire gauge a personal preference or some technical reason
we should use a particular gauge for certain connections like
ground, +5 and such. Seems like most people uses 20-22 gauge.

Thanks for any reply.

It depends on what you're using it for. If you're using it for electrical connections, you'd want a heavier gauge wire (16G or so). For data connections, smaller wire will do fine (20g-22g)

SirPeale · « **Reply #91 on:** October 21, 2004, 08:49:14 pm »

Back in stock! Click the link in my .sig to take you right to the site.

SirPeale · « **Reply #92 on:** October 26, 2004, 02:25:44 am »

Just a gentle *bump*. There were at least seven board members interested in my restocking, and at least three wanted the .250" disconnects. I haven't heard from *anybody* yet.

XtraSmiley · « **Reply #93 on:** October 26, 2004, 04:46:06 pm »

Arggh, I forgot all about these, I'll order as soon as I get a break from class.

wdw_ryan · « **Reply #94 on:** October 26, 2004, 04:51:25 pm »

I'm just waiting for the tubular locks to come in to place my order tomorrow...

Thanks,
Ryan

SirPeale · « **Reply #95 on:** October 26, 2004, 06:44:30 pm »

Quote from: wdw_ryan on October 26, 2004, 04:51:25 pm

I'm just waiting for the tubular locks to come in to place my order tomorrow...

Ah HAH! So it was YOU all along!

Seriously...good reason.

And if anyone is going to buy, they should likely start soon. My last post seems to have started the sales rolling.

SirPeale · « **Reply #96 on:** October 27, 2004, 11:08:38 am »

Just a reply for those who have this topic set to notify:

http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=26477

XtraSmiley · « **Reply #97 on:** October 27, 2004, 04:27:36 pm »

I put my order in and paid via paypal, hearingprotection@yahoo.com but it then restarted the order process. Is your site working? Did you get my order? Thanks.

SirPeale · « **Reply #98 on:** October 27, 2004, 04:43:06 pm »

Nope, that's normal. It's an open source shopping cart system that has a few quirks. It's also not set up too fancy (as you can plainly see). It does what I need it to do, though. Your order went thru just fine.

SirPeale · « **Reply #99 on:** December 28, 2004, 01:34:07 pm »

Out of the reds. Before I restock, I need to know the demand for them.

jfunk · « **Reply #100 on:** December 28, 2004, 04:28:15 pm »

Quote from: Peale on December 28, 2004, 01:34:07 pm

Out of the reds. Before I restock, I need to know the demand for them.

Erm, just to get the ball rolling (already answered in the other thread)..

I'd like some!

Thanx!

testicle187 · « **Reply #101 on:** December 28, 2004, 07:06:24 pm »

I am also interested in the .187 connectors. I need about 300 or more of them sometime. THanks,

David Briggs

NiteWalker · « **Reply #102 on:** December 29, 2004, 10:07:40 am »

I need 2 bags of blue .187s and 2 bags of red .187s. Let me know when you're back in stock. To be paid on tuesday. I did have a pretty cheap source($6.25 per bag) but It didn't include shipping.Let me know I'll be ordering about 200 or more a week. Thanks.

SirPeale · « **Reply #103 on:** December 29, 2004, 10:24:29 am »

I do have blue, but not red.

Keep it coming, guys. I'd like about a 800 piece 'pre-order' and so far I've got about 500. More would be better.

It's funny...sometimes I'll sell completely out of QDs in less than a week, and other times I won't sell any for a couple months. Need for QDs comes and goes, I guess.

jfunk · « **Reply #104 on:** December 29, 2004, 10:54:11 am »

Just so you know, I was gonna order 2 bags of reds.. If they're coming in any time soon.. If gonna be a while, I'll probably have to get a small bag from elsewhere.. But will still get at least one from you..

THANX!

SirPeale · « **Reply #105 on:** December 29, 2004, 11:35:51 am »

Soon would be within the next couple weeks, yeah. Takes roughly a week to get them to me.

SirPeale · « **Reply #106 on:** December 29, 2004, 12:10:21 pm »

Quote from: NiteWalker on December 29, 2004, 10:07:40 am

I'll be ordering about 200 or more a week. Thanks.

200 or more a week, for how long? Going to do a bulk order?

NiteWalker · « **Reply #107 on:** December 29, 2004, 01:14:16 pm »

I build joysticks so as long as there's demand for custom joysticks. Maybe a bulk order but I want you to keep stocking parts

Try to get some other stuff in.

SirPeale · « **Reply #108 on:** January 19, 2005, 08:04:33 am »

They're in. See the details in my sig.

jmelan · « **Reply #109 on:** January 20, 2005, 09:45:40 am »

I'm new here, so maybe I'm missing something, but the website still shows the .187 red disconnects as out of stock.

I would like to order 2 bags if possible.

Thanks

SirPeale · « **Reply #110 on:** January 20, 2005, 01:45:18 pm »

Quote from: jmelan on January 20, 2005, 09:45:40 am

I'm new here, so maybe I'm missing something, but the website still shows the .187 red disconnects as out of stock.

I would like to order 2 bags if possible.

Thanks

*sigh* that happens when people 'fake shop' - ie they put the items in their shopping cart, but then don't check out. It's a bug in the shopping cart software. I'll take care of it in a bit.

SirPeale · « **Reply #111 on:** February 26, 2005, 10:38:21 pm »

Out of stock again - any interest? I have one person that I know wants them.

cholin · « **Reply #112 on:** February 26, 2005, 11:14:02 pm »

Hey Peale, Im interested too. Ill need a pack of red .187s for buttons and a pack of red .250s for Tstiks. I need to know about shipping to Canada though, and maybe paying in Canadian dollars because it saves me money in retarted conversion rates

M3talhead · « **Reply #113 on:** February 27, 2005, 05:39:14 am »

Ditto.

A wiring kit would be nice. When do you think you'll be restocked?

SirPeale · « **Reply #114 on:** February 27, 2005, 07:48:44 am »

Quote from: M3talhead on February 27, 2005, 05:39:14 am

Ditto.

A wiring kit would be nice. When do you think you'll be restocked?

Depends on how many people need QDs, and how quickly. Fast moving inventory is always a good thing, and usually when I restock I can count on one thing: three or four initial orders, then hanging on to inventory for another couple months, while it trickles out in sporadic orders. Likely it's a combination of the web interface I use and people leery of sending money to 'some guy.'

I can actually probably do the wiring kit straight away, just need to look and see what I've got left.

cholin · « **Reply #115 on:** February 27, 2005, 12:45:50 pm »

Yeah, Im not too weary about sending money to some guy either. Could we talk about Canada too please in the fact of shipping and payment? If it comes out to be worth it on my end, count me in for a pack or two.

SirPeale · « **Reply #116 on:** February 27, 2005, 01:16:51 pm »

Generally for postage to .ca an extra buck covers it. The stuff on my site is one thing I generally don't send Global Priority, unless there's a lot of it.

cholin · « **Reply #117 on:** February 27, 2005, 01:49:06 pm »

Do you accept Canadian funds or do I need to make a US account

Actually, I will make a US account anyways for all the other stuff Ill buy. So that makes $7 US for each pack.

SirPeale · « **Reply #118 on:** February 27, 2005, 01:51:09 pm »

Actually, I meant *just* $1.00 additional, not $1.00 additional each bag. And yes, I only take American dollars. Sorry!

cholin · « **Reply #119 on:** February 27, 2005, 04:19:38 pm »

All the better

Tell me if/when you order some, Ill see if I can get my account working. I can get a good rate on US dollars too, even better than it already is considerring my mom works at a bank

SirPeale · « **Reply #120 on:** April 11, 2005, 12:13:37 pm »

Last call. If I dont get enough interest, I'm not reordering.

cholin · « **Reply #121 on:** April 11, 2005, 02:58:18 pm »

How much more interest do you need? You have the cheapest ones I can find......cant you just buy them anyway, theyll probably sell eventually.

oldsage · « **Reply #122 on:** April 11, 2005, 03:48:26 pm »

<weird undefinable accent>
*oldsage shows interest*
If you want my interest, I'll need 4 wiring kits... Remember though, this interest is grade A Colombian, and for the amount I'm giving you, the price is a steal... Besides, i have a lot of friends that will get very angry if the deal isn't done... *cough* do we understand each other *cough*...
</weird undefinable accent>

I think this is my first really-really-weird-and-unrelated-post-thing in byoac!

SirPeale · « **Reply #123 on:** April 11, 2005, 04:01:31 pm »

Quote from: cholin on April 11, 2005, 02:58:18 pm

How much more interest do you need? You have the cheapest ones I can find......cant you just buy them anyway, theyll probably sell eventually.

I usually buy 1,000 at a time. So I'll get enough people looking for say...800 of them. I order, then only sell 200 immediately instead of the 800 of the people who 'said' they wanted them. Then I sit on the stock, watching it collect dust, and sell 100 a month until they're gone.

It's because of this: people go to order, put the item in their shopping cart, then never check out. It takes the inventory from the database, and if there's no inventory, no one orders. I'm working on a new site with new software to help with that problem. In the interim I'm thinking of just doing away with the system, and dealing with PM only. Kinda sucks though, as the site gives names, addresses and instant PayPal interaction.

cholin · « **Reply #124 on:** April 11, 2005, 04:29:26 pm »

Peale, do you have any web-designer experience? If not, I could probably adjust your system for you, or write a new one to do this right, because let's face it, not everyone is ready to purchase when they put stuff in their cart. For me, I copy and paste the order into Word to remember the price, and usually you can only get the shipping price once you're in the shopping cart. Give me a PM and I may be able to work with you if you can't do it alone.

SirPeale · « **Reply #125 on:** April 11, 2005, 04:33:08 pm »

It's a series of Perl scripts called closedShop. It works well enough. I was using 1.9, they just came out with 2.0 which is supposed to fix a lot of bugs. I tried upgrading, but it didn't like it. I'm working on the other site right now, which works fine (inventory and whatnot) I've just been lazy.

Thanks for the offer anyway.

cholin · « **Reply #126 on:** April 11, 2005, 07:19:01 pm »

Well, Im still down for at least one pack. If joysticks use the regular .187s, then Ill be buying one pack of those.

100 down, im sure theres other interest....right?

Lilwolf · « **Reply #127 on:** April 12, 2005, 05:43:19 am »

Did you already count me in on one? I asked in PM a while ago?

I'm interested in 100 reds. ESPECIALLY since I found I can paypal you with my account (I thought CC backed wheren't ok).

Thanks

SirPeale · « **Reply #128 on:** April 12, 2005, 07:26:14 am »

Quote from: Lilwolf on April 12, 2005, 05:43:19 am

I'm interested in 100 reds. ESPECIALLY since I found I can paypal you with my account (I thought CC backed wheren't ok).

Um...they're *still* not okay. Did I give the impression that it was?

Lilwolf · « **Reply #129 on:** April 12, 2005, 07:37:52 am »

I thought payplay was ok if you had a bank as the primary money source and a CC backing it up.

SirPeale · « **Reply #130 on:** April 12, 2005, 08:48:26 am »

Quote from: Lilwolf on April 12, 2005, 07:37:52 am

I thought payplay was ok if you had a bank as the primary money source and a CC backing it up.

That is correct. You said:

Quote

(I thought CC backed wheren't ok).

The assumption being that you were using CC to fund. So you'd be okay as long as the funds are bank funds, existing funds, or eCheck funds.

Lilwolf · « **Reply #131 on:** April 12, 2005, 02:19:52 pm »

So the question is...

Going to get any more in?

SirPeale · « **Reply #132 on:** April 12, 2005, 02:37:22 pm »

Looks like it! Thanks to tax time, I've got a couple extra bucks I can sit on in the interim.

Craig · « **Reply #133 on:** April 13, 2005, 08:23:26 am »

Don't forget about me. I need 400. 100 red/blue 0.187 and 100 red/blue 0.250.

Lilwolf · « **Reply #134 on:** April 13, 2005, 08:41:47 am »

btw, for orders like this, do you want to accept preorders?

SirPeale · « **Reply #135 on:** April 13, 2005, 08:52:26 am »

Nah, I'll just post when I get them. For every three people that say they want them, one of them won't actually get to the 'buying' stage.

SirPeale · « **Reply #136 on:** April 13, 2005, 03:20:34 pm »

I have placed an order for red and blue .187" QDs. I'll post when they're in stock.

Craig · « **Reply #137 on:** April 14, 2005, 03:38:57 am »

Quote from: Peale on April 13, 2005, 03:20:34 pm

I have placed an order for red and blue .187" QDs. I'll post when they're in stock.

What about 0.250 quick connectors?

SirPeale · « **Reply #138 on:** April 14, 2005, 07:33:25 am »

Quote from: Craig on April 14, 2005, 03:38:57 am

Quote from: Peale on April 13, 2005, 03:20:34 pm
I have placed an order for red and blue .187" QDs. I'll post when they're in stock.

What about 0.250 quick connectors?

I think I might have some here, I'll have to check. There's not much call for them.

Chris · « **Reply #139 on:** April 14, 2005, 08:17:54 am »

.250's are usually readily available. My local Home Depot has them.

quarterback · « **Reply #140 on:** April 14, 2005, 11:06:19 am »

Quote from: Peale on April 13, 2005, 08:52:26 am

For every three people that say they want them, one of them won't actually get to the 'buying' stage.

Well, in case you're keeping track to estimate your 66% rate of return, I'm down for 100 qd's

Craig · « **Reply #141 on:** April 21, 2005, 09:40:32 pm »

Bump.

Veinman · « **Reply #142 on:** April 21, 2005, 11:05:10 pm »

I'm going to be wiring a 4 player CP with 22 gauge wire, so I'm guessing I'll need 100 .187 quick disconnects? I suppose it would be nice to have the two colors, using the blue for ground.

Your site shows out of stock, do you know if you will get more? Your price definitely seems to be the best. Thanks!

Chris · « **Reply #143 on:** April 22, 2005, 12:46:20 am »

Quote from: Veinman on April 21, 2005, 11:05:10 pm

I'm going to be wiring a 4 player CP with 22 gauge wire, so I'm guessing I'll need 100 .187 quick disconnects? I suppose it would be nice to have the two colors, using the blue for ground.

The colors aren't for color coding, they indicate different sizes of wire.

SirPeale · « **Reply #144 on:** April 22, 2005, 06:57:40 am »

Quote from: Chris on April 22, 2005, 12:46:20 am

Quote from: Veinman on April 21, 2005, 11:05:10 pm
I'm going to be wiring a 4 player CP with 22 gauge wire, so I'm guessing I'll need 100 .187 quick disconnects? I suppose it would be nice to have the two colors, using the blue for ground.
The colors aren't for color coding, they indicate different sizes of wire.

Eh, it has a dual purpose. And I should have more in stock later today.

lseelba · « **Reply #145 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:44:59 pm »

I want some. Radio Shack is raping me on those things...

SirPeale · « **Reply #146 on:** April 22, 2005, 06:52:06 pm »

Now in stock!

quarterback · « **Reply #147 on:** April 22, 2005, 06:54:06 pm »

Quote from: Peale on April 22, 2005, 06:52:06 pm

Now in stock!

Are you going to offer the 50/50 pack for $6.50 again, or is it just 100 red or 100 blue?

Thanks

Veinman · « **Reply #148 on:** April 22, 2005, 07:17:54 pm »

So just to be totally clear for a noob (me), if I'm using 22 gauge wire through-out, for a 4 player cab (4 to 5 joysticks, 2 of which are rotaries, and 33 buttons total) will 100 disconnects do?

Also, am I correct that the red and blue .187 disconnects are identical, except for color?

AlexC · « **Reply #149 on:** April 22, 2005, 07:19:44 pm »

Order placed, thanks !!

Teknique · « **Reply #150 on:** April 22, 2005, 08:10:14 pm »

order place thanks

SirPeale · « **Reply #151 on:** April 22, 2005, 09:21:53 pm »

Quote from: quarterback on April 22, 2005, 06:54:06 pm

Quote from: Peale on April 22, 2005, 06:52:06 pm
Now in stock!

Are you going to offer the 50/50 pack for $6.50 again, or is it just 100 red or 100 blue?

Thanks

I'm out? Crud. I'll have to set that right in the AM.

cholin · « **Reply #152 on:** April 22, 2005, 10:13:44 pm »

Quote from: Veinman on April 22, 2005, 07:17:54 pm

Also, am I correct that the red and blue .187 disconnects are identical, except for color?

No, theyre for different gauged wires.

Veinman · « **Reply #153 on:** April 22, 2005, 10:51:37 pm »

Ahhh, I finally get it after reading his detailed product descriptions. I kept thinking that since they were both .187 that they were identical. Sorry.

Order placed, and PM sent.

daywalker2k2 · « **Reply #154 on:** April 25, 2005, 10:08:39 am »

Hey Peale..do you have any more cause i am going to need some pretty soon

SirPeale · « **Reply #155 on:** April 25, 2005, 10:42:46 am »

Quote from: daywalker2k2 on April 25, 2005, 10:08:39 am

Hey Peale..do you have any more cause i am going to need some pretty soon

I just checked my inventory, it's still reading as in stock. Unless you're looking for something else?

daywalker2k2 · « **Reply #156 on:** April 25, 2005, 04:19:47 pm »

do you i have to order thru the website cause i am having trouble ordering thru there??? It wont let me past the choose payment option it just hangs as soon as i click it???

SirPeale · « **Reply #157 on:** April 25, 2005, 05:27:51 pm »

Send me a PM with all your contact details.

SirPeale · « **Reply #158 on:** May 19, 2005, 12:32:41 pm »

Still have a couple bags of red .187". Also have thirteen bags of blue .187", so don't be shy about ordering them! They work really good for ground loops, since they allow a larger wire (or wires) within them.

countchocula8 · « **Reply #159 on:** May 19, 2005, 02:38:07 pm »

just bought a bag of .187 red qd's and 25' of red wires. thanks peale. (paypaled from countchocula8@hotmail .com)

SirPeale · « **Reply #160 on:** June 14, 2005, 08:00:21 pm »

There's still some left, but they're going quick! Order now before I run out.

3dmacman · « **Reply #161 on:** June 15, 2005, 09:48:07 am »

Just ordered a bag of red and blue .187 disconnects, and two spools of blue & red 25' wire.

NiteWalker · « **Reply #162 on:** February 28, 2006, 01:23:30 pm »

Ordered 6 bags of .187 QD's. Come on people let's keep the man in business! .187's are hard to find in stores!

*clears cobwebs off of thread as he walks through*

Everyone order a bag, even if you don't need any just order a bag for shits and giggles.
Thanks Peale!
This thread should be stickied btw...

Craig · « **Reply #163 on:** February 28, 2006, 04:35:21 pm »

I would but most of them are out of stock!

NiteWalker · « **Reply #164 on:** February 28, 2006, 04:42:39 pm »

PM Peale. There might still be a glitch in the store where if you add to cart and then don't buy it still subtracts from the inventory. Just check with him. I just bought 6 bags from him so I may have put him out of stock.

Peale: Stock up man... There'sa people wantin em.
Also suggest carrying .110 tab FQD's because they are the right size for sanwa buttons.

hypernova · « **Reply #165 on:** February 28, 2006, 05:29:06 pm »

Humorous. Just had my workplace buy me some from a vendor of ours. 200 of 'em. (I don't have to pay a thing! I have an awesome boss!)


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