Power cables and connectors

McDee · 20-July-03, 12:15 PM

I've noticed some of the mod pics with shrink wrap in the middle of cables. I've done a couple of projects now where cutting the power cables to length looked a whole lot better than trying to bundle them. I've also used the approach of running multiple fans off one 4pin connector. Turns into a much cleaner build.

I have no affiliation w/ these guys, they're just a good source of parts at a decent price. $50 worth of parts has lasted me 3 big projects with plenty left over.

http://www.action-electronics.com/molex.htm#Amp

(Remember that you'll want pin extractors for both male and female. They're slightly different sizes).

scapegoat · 20-July-03, 12:25 PM

Hrrmm not really.... i can get a bag of molex connecters(10) and a strip of pins at the local electonics store for like 6 or 7 bucks

seems a little overpriced to me

McDee · 20-July-03, 12:33 PM

OK, I'll qualify my pricing statement to "for those of us who live in rural areas where the electronics stores don't know what a molex connector is"

I was working on one project, went to all the electrical suppliers in town trying to find connectors, pins, and wire management. Got "why don't you try the computer shop?" - Dangit! I run the computer shop and we don't have 'em, why else would I be coming to you?

Please let me know if you have a better source that does mail/internet ordering.

scapegoat · 20-July-03, 12:46 PM

www.allelectonics.com

this is my personal favorite

they carry just about anything... and at a really good price..... check it out and have them send ya a catalog while you are at it...

i know many of PR members who swear by AllElectronics

And for the best deals on Wire-loom heatshrink or wire management stuff... check out http://cableorganizer.com/

another goood spot

ZENNZZO · 20-July-03, 01:01 PM

Here ya go ...penney a peice for Molex pins:http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi
edit: dam scape that was quick(mumbling somthin 'bout 56K)

Kage · 20-July-03, 01:02 PM

www.wirecare.com is another great place also.

jcarkeys · 20-July-03, 01:18 PM

Does RadioShack have molexes/pins?

scapegoat · 20-July-03, 01:23 PM

Quote:


	Originally posted by ZENNZZO edit: dam scape that was quick(mumbling somthin 'bout 56K)

*pets the pet T1 he keeps here at work

ZENNZZO · 20-July-03, 02:45 PM

argggggggggggggh
Peirced with a T-1 bolt...loosing life support....gonna bonk... you really know how to 56K a guy to death don't cha,aaaaaaaah

carbongraphite · 20-July-03, 11:38 PM

where can you get goldplated pins?

ZENNZZO · 21-July-03, 01:03 AM

CarbonGraphite,...
'Cmon dood,
At the goldplated pin gettin' counter at NASA-mart...LOL

J/K bro good question

20-July-03, 12:15 PM		#1 (permalink)
McDee Apex Techie Lite	Power cables and connectors I've noticed some of the mod pics with shrink wrap in the middle of cables. I've done a couple of projects now where cutting the power cables to length looked a whole lot better than trying to bundle them. I've also used the approach of running multiple fans off one 4pin connector. Turns into a much cleaner build. I have no affiliation w/ these guys, they're just a good source of parts at a decent price. $50 worth of parts has lasted me 3 big projects with plenty left over. http://www.action-electronics.com/molex.htm#Amp (Remember that you'll want pin extractors for both male and female. They're slightly different sizes).

20-July-03, 01:01 PM		#5 (permalink)
ZENNZZO Direct Cool Hoe	Here ya go ...penney a peice for Molex pins:http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi edit: dam scape that was quick(mumbling somthin 'bout 56K) Attached Images

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20-July-03, 12:25 PM		#2 (permalink)
scapegoat Apex Tech God	Hrrmm not really.... i can get a bag of molex connecters(10) and a strip of pins at the local electonics store for like 6 or 7 bucks seems a little overpriced to me

20-July-03, 12:33 PM		#3 (permalink)
McDee Apex Techie Lite	OK, I'll qualify my pricing statement to "for those of us who live in rural areas where the electronics stores don't know what a molex connector is" I was working on one project, went to all the electrical suppliers in town trying to find connectors, pins, and wire management. Got "why don't you try the computer shop?" - Dangit! I run the computer shop and we don't have 'em, why else would I be coming to you? Please let me know if you have a better source that does mail/internet ordering.

20-July-03, 12:46 PM		#4 (permalink)
scapegoat Apex Tech God	www.allelectonics.com this is my personal favorite they carry just about anything... and at a really good price..... check it out and have them send ya a catalog while you are at it... i know many of PR members who swear by AllElectronics And for the best deals on Wire-loom heatshrink or wire management stuff... check out http://cableorganizer.com/ another goood spot

20-July-03, 01:02 PM		#6 (permalink)
Kage Lokie's Personal WU-Hoe	www.wirecare.com is another great place also.

20-July-03, 01:18 PM		#7 (permalink)
jcarkeys Key Hoe	Does RadioShack have molexes/pins?

20-July-03, 02:45 PM		#9 (permalink)
ZENNZZO Direct Cool Hoe	argggggggggggggh Peirced with a T-1 bolt...loosing life support....gonna bonk... you really know how to 56K a guy to death don't cha,aaaaaaaah

20-July-03, 11:38 PM		#10 (permalink)
carbongraphite Pow - Hoe playa	where can you get goldplated pins?

21-July-03, 01:03 AM		#11 (permalink)
ZENNZZO Direct Cool Hoe	CarbonGraphite,... 'Cmon dood, At the goldplated pin gettin' counter at NASA-mart...LOL J/K bro good question