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azminisk8r
03-11-2007, 11:35 PM
no this project hasnt started yet but i plan to tommorow and i dont want to forget, before i start i need a reccommendation for a connector for the molexes to psu, any ideas?
LiTHiUM0XiD3
03-12-2007, 12:16 AM
molex male and female plugs....
azminisk8r
03-12-2007, 02:29 AM
nah too easy gotta find somethin that looks cool
Bucko
03-12-2007, 02:44 AM
Microphone plugs and sockets would work and look cool.

google linky (http://images.google.com.au/images?gbv=2&hl=en&q=+site:www.benelec.com.au+5+pin+mic+plug)
DaveW
03-12-2007, 05:25 AM
Microphone plugs and sockets would work and look cool.

Maybe not the safest. You can get cool looking connectors from most electronics shops, but don't expect them to be cheap.

-Dave
azminisk8r
03-12-2007, 09:49 PM
yeah i kinda figured, i mibght check radioshack of home depot later
BerticusPryme
03-12-2007, 10:08 PM
hit up radio shack or some electronics stores and find some cb or mic connectors. also try and find places that sell aeronautical equip. hell even hit up a truckstop or two.
ozzmossis66
03-12-2007, 10:59 PM
Jellcote the outside of some BNC connectors, you could make a plastic frame to hold 4 togeather like a big plug.

Shane
DaveW
03-13-2007, 06:21 AM
mic connectors.

Again, emphasis on this not being a good idea.

-Dave
Bucko
03-13-2007, 06:38 AM
Exactly why Dave? They have connectors and they lock in place. I was considering using them on a project myself, but I can't see a reason why they would be unsafe.
I must be missing something obvious.
.Maleficus.
03-13-2007, 06:41 AM
Yeah, I might think of doing that for something less important, like an internal hub of some sort, but I don't think I'd use a mic. connector for PSUs.

But, while you're looking, gold-plated is the way to go.
Bucko
03-13-2007, 06:43 AM
They wouldn't be any worse quality than the standard 4 pin molex connetion.
Redundant
03-13-2007, 06:57 PM
Exactly why Dave? They have connectors and they lock in place. I was considering using them on a project myself, but I can't see a reason why they would be unsafe.
I must be missing something obvious.
It's because as you are plugging/unplugging the connector, there will be a short in the wire.

Have you ever not plugged in the headphones all the way and it sounds really low? The connection for one side is sorted over both speakers and that could be disastrous to your pc.
Bucko
03-13-2007, 07:04 PM
That is not an issue. Did you even look at the link I put up?

Here's a pic:
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/5767/04513rc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

So again, what is it I am missing?
Airbozo
03-13-2007, 07:08 PM
It's because as you are plugging/unplugging the connector, there will be a short in the wire.

Have you ever not plugged in the headphones all the way and it sounds really low? The connection for one side is sorted over both speakers and that could be disastrous to your pc.

EDIT: You beat me to the post Bucko! I am sure those plugs will work fine with no issues.


I am fairly sure he is talking about these;

http://www.adorama.com/images/Product/CVXLRJBL.jpg

Not these;
http://wolfstone.halloweenhost.com/Audio/audcon_14PlugStereoAndMono.jpg

The former will work fine, the later will short when installed or removed.
Redundant
03-15-2007, 07:51 PM
That is not an issue. Did you even look at the link I put up?

So again, what is it I am missing?
Sorry, no, I didn't look at the link. :( Those should work fine; I actually seen a modular PSU with similar plugs already installed. :up:

Airbozo, yes, I was referring to the second ones you posted...
azminisk8r
03-15-2007, 11:24 PM
i finally decided on using d subs from radio shack im half way through but im stopping so i can wait for the camera to get home, mom has it, so i can get a worklog up