small cheap plug/socket colution - Page 1
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author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 01:04:52 pm
content: I need some small and cheap plugs and sockets, 2 -4 pins each that have preferably an orientation. They don't need to be that tough, I have become sick to the back teeth of the scalextric track we just set up being near impossible to keep going (and it hasn't been moved yet) so I'm thinking of putting small connectors on all pieces that just "plugging" them in.

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 01:23:52 pm
content: What sort of voltage/current ratings do you need?JST has a few that might fit your needs;XH seriescomes to mind.

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 01:51:20 pm
content: uh 20V 0.5A max

author: senso
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 03:08:32 pm
content: To embed in the tracks?Plain simple 0.1" male and female pin headers?

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 03:18:02 pm
content: no not embed, just be on wires soldered to the track so that there is a parallel circuit of power cable connected to each peice

author: karlmag
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 03:59:58 pm
content: Hi,fi you intend to just solder a couple of wires with a connector on each end, my first thought was using the following (probably because I have them laying about myself);Dupont connectors, both male and female, and housings.Random pictures from the internet;Personally I would put one male and one female connector on each plug. and just choose one orientation for all parts.Thinking about it you might want 4-way housings, or you could use a different type of headers (some with locks, perhaps?) and e.g. use 2xmale on the left rails and 2xfemale on the right rails so you can use the track parts both ways.

author: Chet T16
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 04:26:01 pm
content: How about these?http://dx.com/p/jst-cables-10-pair-15234

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 05:41:07 pm
content: what are those called carlmag ?

author: karlmag
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 05:52:30 pm
content: Quote from: Simon on July 03, 2013, 05:41:07 pmThey're called Dupont connectors. Housings/headers and header pins/connectors (depending on who you ask).

author: brainwash
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 06:48:35 pm
content: I second the JST plugs, there are inexpensive being used a lot in RC gadgets: 1-2S batteries, servo connections, receiver connections. Also called mini-JST.Not sure if Dupont can take the load and they have neither orientation nor locking.For heavy duty the harddrive power connectors also do a nice job, but are not meant to be taken apart so often.

author: karlmag
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 07:06:16 pm
content: Thinking a bit about it I think I would consider going for the JST-connectors myself. Less work too if you buy them with wires hooked up already, and the connectors are directional. Dupont connectors is an alternative still of course. And I bet there are lots of other connectors that would do the job just as well too.