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| koz319:
--- Quote from: Matth9 on September 08, 2006, 09:54:58 pm ---Holy crap, Koz, that is EXACTLY what I've been looking for. Did the connectors already have screw holes in 'em for mounting, or did you just have to make the holes? Either way, where'd ya get 'em? --- End quote --- Got them from Digi-Key Part #'s MDB50K-ND Plug MDE50K-ND Socket They come with holes already in them, with threaded inserts for machine screws. You can just pop out the inserts and use whatever screw you like. (This is what I did.) They do make one with just a hole without the insert, but digikey never seems to stock them. Oh - you probably don't want the bailmount ones. It looks like the price has gone up a little, I seem to remember paying like $4 per connector, looks like its about $8 per now. Hope it helps - Koz |
| Outrun:
Hi John, I guess using the Cat5 method was easiest for me because i only intended for two control panels i.e 1st panel with one joy & six buttons & 2nd panel for when friends visit containing 2 joys & 6 buttons each. Maybe if your looking at lots of controls for each panel maybe some of the other connection options might be best ?? Outrun |
| um3k:
I don't have a modular CP yet (hardwired :( - what was I thinking?!?), but I think I'm leaning toward the CAT5 solution for both the encoder and CP sides, then using some female to female connectors to connect them together. Since I have a nearly unlimited supply of free cable and connectors from work, it is certainly cost effective. (Even if I didn't, CAT5 cables are fairly cheap, and I would need only one set of connectors.) The down side is at only 8 wires per connection, I would need 7 connectors to fully wire my IPAC/4. (8 if you include grounds). I don't think this would be too bad because I will probably not be using all 56 inputs on any of my panels, and I think it might help oganize the wires better (e.g. Player 1 controls on 2 connectors routed down the left side, Player 2 controls on 2 connectors routed down the right side, admin connectors in the center, etc) |
| releasedtruth:
Well, so far the SCSI connection is coming together nicely. Stripping those tiny wires makes my eyes hurt after a while, but I'm just about done. Time to wire it to the terminal strip. Wish me luck |
| Dervacumen:
--- Quote from: um3k on September 09, 2006, 03:43:17 pm ---using some female to female connectors to connect them together. Since I have a nearly unlimited supply of free cable --- End quote --- Now you're talking. |
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