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Looking for a Molex Connector - advice needed
javeryh:
I was thinking about dividing the plugs into "button" and "joystick" (dis)connections so I'd need something like 8 and 8. Where can I find these RJ-45 connectors? THANKS!
--- Quote from: GregorDV on July 02, 2006, 07:25:26 pm ---I would be inclined to go with a ribbon cable and headers for that many pins together. Alternately, I have my CP split into sections and use RJ-45 connections (cheap, easy to plug/unplug, and easy to assemble).
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GregorDV:
RJ-45s are what are normally used for ethernet connections. The cables are easy; buy a cheap patch cable and cut one end off. If you're willing to trade a small premium for conveinence, Lowes carries basic networking supplies, and you can either plug it into a box or do a flush mount for a more professional look:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productList&N=0&Ntk=i_products&Ntt=rj-45
I based my CP on Doc's tremendously clever modular control panel:
http://www.beersmith.com/mame/panel_mounting.htm
javeryh:
Thanks but that looks a little too complicated for me... I need something that's idiot proof...
javeryh:
OK, I think I found something that will work but I have no idea which exact part to order. I assume I need a "recepticle" and a "plug" as well as the "sockets" and "pins" to connect the wires to. Am I on the right track?
http://www.mouser.com/catalog/626/1079.pdf
http://www.mouser.com/catalog/626/1080.pdf
Also, they list .062", .093" and .084" - does it matter which one I get? I am using 22 gauge wires from radio shack.
THANKS!!!
Sizzler:
--- Quote from: rdagger on July 03, 2006, 05:22:02 pm ---DB25 (Serial/Parallel) connectors are very easy to get for free and work well.
I've never been a big fan of Molex.
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I agree. And molex aren't usually the easiest to plug and unplug anyway. I'd go for DB25
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