Is there a preferred multiway connector to use to allow a conection between a wing mounted vtx or uhf-rx and the fuselage? Also a recommended supplier.
How about the multiplex connectors?
http://www.componentshop.co.uk/leads-and-connectors/connectors/multiplex-connector
Thanks Brucey
I use Molex SL series connectors like this 9-way female one (http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-connector-housings/6795981/?searchTerm=6795981&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B367D247C5E5C647B377D247C5E5C647B31307D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D4245522677633D4E4F4E45267573743D36373935393831267374613D3637393539383126) (and its matching male connector (http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-connector-housings/6795934/?searchTerm=6795934&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B367D247C5E5C647B377D247C5E5C647B31307D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D4245522677633D4E4F4E45267573743D36373935393334267374613D3637393539333426)). I love the positive latch for extra security. You will also need this (http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-connector-contacts/6794751/?searchTerm=6794751&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B367D247C5E5C647B377D247C5E5C647B31307D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D4245522677633D4E4F4E45267573743D36373934373531267374613D3637393437353126) and this (http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/pcb-connector-contacts/6706262/?searchTerm=6706262&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D6265724D504E266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B367D247C5E5C647B377D247C5E5C647B31307D2426706F3D313426736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D4245522677633D4E4F4E45267573743D36373036323632267374613D3637303632363226) . This is the same kind of connectors ImmersionRC uses on their VTx. I've used MPX in the past but now tend to prefer these.
Cheers
QuoteThis is the same kind of connectors ImmersionRC uses on their VTx. I've used MPX in the past but now tend to prefer these.
Cheers
Nice :) Added to my shopping list
It's a shame with RS's order quantities, it makes it quite expensive when you only need 2. I have ordered the multiplex connectors and will see how they go.
Thanks
I have started to use these
http://shop.rc-electronic.com/WING-AND-FUSELAGE-CONNECTORS/ROOKIE-LINE/Wing-connectors-8pin-plug-socket-2-pairs.htm?shop=k_emcotec_e&SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=A85310&p=3726 (http://shop.rc-electronic.com/WING-AND-FUSELAGE-CONNECTORS/ROOKIE-LINE/Wing-connectors-8pin-plug-socket-2-pairs.htm?shop=k_emcotec_e&SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=A85310&p=3726)
Quote from: Toenee on July 27, 2016, 02:17:20 PM
It's a shame with RS's order quantities, it makes it quite expensive when you only need 2. I have ordered the multiplex connectors and will see how they go.
Thanks
You can buy Molex individual housings and small quantities of pins at Mouser Electronics.
http://www.mouser.com/catalog/645/usd/1623.pdf (http://www.mouser.com/catalog/645/usd/1623.pdf)
I vouch for the molex stuff but it is more expensive; it works out to ~28p per connection (inc. connectors, free shipping) vs ~6p per connection (ex shipping) for a hobbyking JST-SH plug set.
I usually end up using 2 or 3 of these per plane; the crimping tool is the same.
Cheers