I'm looking for a solution so that when I get the Skywalker to the field, I can attach the wing using just one connector for the 2 x ailerons, 2 x flaps and lights.
If I tot up all the pins I'm going to need its 14 (12 for the 4 servos and 2 for the power to the light circuit).
I was looking at existing connectors like the VGA male/female D connector which has 15 pins, however do I really need that many if 5 of the pins are grounds? Can I get away with a lower pin count connector with just 9 and have a shared ground somehow?
Also what other connectors would users recommend?
Disappointed. I thought this was going to be a crash video.
A lot of people rate Ashlok connectors:
http://www.thunderboltrc.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=82_83 (http://www.thunderboltrc.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=82_83)
Quote from: Loopdreams on February 08, 2013, 12:45:55 PM
Disappointed. I thought this was going to be a crash video.
LOL, me too!! hahah
Krikey: You can common up all the grounds, and all the positives.... (so long as they are run from the same battery / source)... only the signals need to be separate.
Keukpa
Quote from: keukpa on February 08, 2013, 12:53:43 PM
CK: You can common up all the grounds, and all the positives.... (so long as they are run from the same battery / source)... only the signals need to be separate.
Don't bring me into your wing talk :confused:
so actually all i need for 4 servos with power for the lighting circuit is a minimum of 6 as the grounds and +ves are shared.
Quote from: CurryKitten on February 08, 2013, 12:55:48 PM
Quote from: keukpa on February 08, 2013, 12:53:43 PM
Krikey: You can common up all the grounds, and all the positives.... (so long as they are run from the same battery / source)... only the signals need to be separate.
Don't bring me into your wing talk :confused:
No idea what you're talking about guv'nor :P
Quote from: krikey on February 08, 2013, 12:56:28 PM
so actually all i need for 4 servos with power for the lighting circuit is a minimum of 6 as the grounds and +ves are shared.
Correct!
Keukpa
Fighteraces also supply the ashlok connectors. http://www.fighteraces.co.uk/ (http://www.fighteraces.co.uk/)
I use a 9-way for my skywalker wing.
Glider guiders often use Multiplex connectors for just this purpose. You can get them loose or wired as adapter leads.
http://www.electricwingman.com/multiplex/mpx-plugs-and-connectors.aspx (http://www.electricwingman.com/multiplex/mpx-plugs-and-connectors.aspx)