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Title: Multi-panel cabinet query.
Post by: eccs19 on December 23, 2005, 01:57:42 pm

Just wondering from the guys / gals out there that have multi control panels, how they hook them up.  Do you usually have a separate I-Pac for each panel, or a wiring harness that you unplug / plug into each of your control panels?  If you have pictures, that would be great.

Title: Re: Multi-panel cabinet query.
Post by: RayB on December 23, 2005, 02:23:13 pm

Seperate ipacs would be expensive.

Most use "plugs" like molex connectors, or even Cat 5 cable/jacks.

Title: Re: Multi-panel cabinet query.
Post by: squirrellydw on December 23, 2005, 04:07:14 pm

Where can you buy Molex connectors and the tool to make them?

Title: Re: Multi-panel cabinet query.
Post by: SirPoonga on December 23, 2005, 04:28:34 pm

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062448&cp=2032058.2032231.2032286&parentPage=family

Title: Re: Multi-panel cabinet query.
Post by: Mark70 on December 23, 2005, 06:47:22 pm

I checked out our local Radio Shacks in Ottawa Canada..... they've all turned into Circuit City The Source...  none had molex connectors.

I had to go to a specialty electronics store.   I paid about 9$ for each 15 circuit molex connector. 

I plan on mounting My Ipac in the cabinet and leaving my optipac in the CP with the trackball..

of course, I may never get around to building another CP, but my cab is designed so that I can switch them in and out.

Title: Re: Multi-panel cabinet query.
Post by: pmc on December 24, 2005, 01:21:19 am

Quote from: Mark70 on December 23, 2005, 06:47:22 pm

of course, I may never get around to building another CP, but my cab is designed so that I can switch them in and out.

You'll get the bug sooner or later!  ;D

It's fast, easy, and cheap to rip a new piece of MDF, blow some holes, wrap it in vinyl, and throw together a new CP with alternate sticks and controllers. Even if you never intend to build another panel, I highly recommend leaving yourself that flexibility. I'm glad I did.

-pmc

Title: Re: Multi-panel cabinet query.
Post by: Kremmit on December 24, 2005, 01:59:11 am

Bob Roberts sells Molex, along with pretty much every other connector you might need.