I use Molex or Amp connectors that look similar-ish to the 4-pin PC power connectors (but with opposing sides to mate together). Housings with pins are a couple bucks each and they handle a *lot* of power, and they have a positive lock. Seals are also available for under a buck. In this pic, you can see a couple 2-pin versions in the lower middle (2-pin) and a 4-pin set on the far right... http://www.veisystems.com/nose/images/2010_0815-RW-Control-01.jpg
This is during setup/testing, so no complaining about the wiring mess please :) Cheers, -Neil. Quoting gene heskett <ghesk...@wdtv.com>: > On Sunday, July 31, 2011 10:10:52 AM Lester Caine did opine: >> I've been using the 4pin XLR style connector for some time, which has a >> nice cable seal, locks nicely and handles several amps without getting >> warm. >> http://medw.co.uk/storage/attachments/289/289/180NcmMotor_Assembly.jpg >> Last year I found an alternative to the 'standard' 4 core screened >> cable which is a lot more flexible. Only an advantage where the motors >> are moving, which is the case with the Taig mills, and rotary tables on >> the bed, but also runs cold unlike some of the wires I've replaced on >> xylotex installations ... with the newer 3Nm motors in the same >> footprint, the full 4Amp drive is also more commonly usable today ;) > > That connector I considered, but neutrik wants about a tenner per. These > are in the $7 a mating pair, and could handle 10 amps. > > ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Got Input? Slashdot Needs You. Take our quick survey online. Come on, we don't ask for help often. Plus, you'll get a chance to win $100 to spend on ThinkGeek. http://p.sf.net/sfu/slashdot-survey _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
