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Connectors for swappable CP's
Setabs:
I figured this might work as a decent alternative to some of the other connectors already in use.
This one uses a larger gauge wire but it shouldnt affect use of the product. It also only connects one way.
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=1200&prmenbr=361
or you could try these, although very expensive
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=1213&prmenbr=361
Someone on here has used a similar method but made their own, with less than ideal results. I think using these might have worked out better.
If anybody uses or knows of different connectors for swappable control panels besides cat5, and parallel cables and connectors please add them to this post.
MustardTent:
The links you provide look a lot like molex connectors. I'm sure that Molex has been suggested before, but just wanted to point this out since these are the guys who own the market on this kind of stuff.
They have plenty of different kinds of connectors for many different purposes.
Setabs:
Know how to buy those connectors? I couldn't find a on-line store or list of retailers for the connectors from their site.
mmmPeanutButter:
I used serial cables... they seemed to work out just fine.
Shape D.:
or I guess you could always use a car stereo wiring harness it would be fairly easy to clip on and off but theres not really enough wires on just one alone. Id just rather use the 25 pin serial cables.