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Title: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: DaveJ-UK on March 19, 2005, 03:19:11 pm

Can anyone tell me where I can get hold of those chunky molex connectors, like are used for connecting control panels?

Like this;(http://www.pddcorp.com/images/bigplug-n.jpg)

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: Grasshopper on March 19, 2005, 04:35:53 pm

www.farnell.co.uk

Much better company than Maplin. If Farnell doesn't stock it then it probably doesn't exist.

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: DaveJ-UK on March 22, 2005, 01:45:47 pm

Yea Maplin don't stock them. They seem to get worse and worse every time I go in there.

Unfortunately that link doesn't appear to be working :(

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: Grasshopper on March 22, 2005, 02:00:25 pm

Try this one:

http://uk.farnell.com/jsp/home/homepage.jsp

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: DaveJ-UK on March 22, 2005, 02:40:38 pm

Thanks buddy, although the original link is working now... ???

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: Franco on March 22, 2005, 04:10:04 pm

Wow! Thats just the kind of thing Im looking for too!

Ive had a look on the site but a search for 'molex' produced almost 1,500 results under various categories.

Ive had a look in each section but cant seem to find something similar. Any chance of providing a direct link or just posting what section they are in?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: cholin on March 22, 2005, 04:14:06 pm

The reason you're probably getting so many results is because theres a company called MOLEX that makes a bunch of connectors lol.  I searched it on Mouser and got a ton of results.

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: DaveJ-UK on March 22, 2005, 04:36:38 pm

Search "molex plug" and click "Multipole".

Although I can only see the male connectors for both 12 and 15 pin. I was ideally after an 18 pin one as that's what's already fitted to my cab... And I'm not even sure they include the pins?

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: Grasshopper on March 22, 2005, 06:13:00 pm

To be honest, if you don't mind soldering, you'd be far better off using Centronics connectors, which can also be bought from Farnell.

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: rchadd on March 22, 2005, 06:21:27 pm

i used D25 plug and sockets for my removable panels

it turned out pretty good

just need to be able solder (not difficult just need to practice)

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,25687.0.html

got my D connectors from maplin

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: DaveJ-UK on March 22, 2005, 06:31:37 pm

Quote from: Grasshopper on March 22, 2005, 06:13:00 pm

To be honest, if you don't mind soldering, you'd be far better off using Centronics connectors, which can also be bought from Farnell.

Do you not have to solder these molex connectors then? I don't particuarly mind as long as it works.

Quote from: rchadd on March 22, 2005, 06:21:27 pm

i used D25 plug and sockets for my removable panels

it turned out pretty good

just need to be able solder (not difficult just need to practice)

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,25687.0.html

got my D connectors from maplin

All the connectors in my cab are already these molex things so it would be nice to stick to that theme if possible. The panel isn't really ever going to be removed, I just want to have something that can be unplugged for whatever reason, if only to tidy up the internal wiring.

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: teef two on March 23, 2005, 08:32:53 am

Don't know if you'd considered using RJ45 patch panels as an option

http://www.homestead.co.uk/productcategorydetail.aspx?categoryid=51406

Title: Re: Source for molex connectors in the UK?
Post by: DaveJ-UK on March 24, 2005, 01:25:10 pm

Again, I'd rather stick to the same theme throughout.

Other connectors just don't have that solid, chunky feeling of arcade parts... if you know what I mean?