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cyclebrkr
New Hire
USA
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 Posted - 05/23/2012 : 10:57:07 PM
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Hello all,
I'm trying to find what connectors the model train industry uses for their DCC boards? It seems that all of them use the same size. I have a few sound boards that have the male side, but i don't want to cut them off to solder the wires, I'd rather get the connectors. Any help on finding who i can get these from would be greatly appreciated! |
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desertdrover
Engineer
USA
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Posted - 05/24/2012 : 10:09:29 AM
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I get my elec. connectors, and most train elec supplies from http://www.digikey.com/
But you need to now if you want the JST 9 pin connector or the NMRA 8 pin connectors our buy them in strips and cut what you need.
The NMRA 8 pin works as a male or female connector.
You can also get an NMRA 8 pin kit.
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 Louis
Pacific Northwest Logging in the East Coast |
Edited by - desertdrover on 05/24/2012 10:14:25 AM |
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closetguy
Fireman
USA
1288 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2012 : 5:26:46 PM
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Louis
WHAT do they call them on the Digikey website.
mike m |
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desertdrover
Engineer
USA
11259 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2012 : 7:50:22 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by cyclebrkr
Hello all,
I'm trying to find what connectors the model train industry uses for their DCC boards? It seems that all of them use the same size. I have a few sound boards that have the male side, but i don't want to cut them off to solder the wires, I'd rather get the connectors. Any help on finding who i can get these from would be greatly appreciated!
After reading this again I see you said there are male pins showing, then are you talking about the JST type connectors? Like picture posted?
If you could post a picture of what you are looking for, we can narrow this mystery down to a good answer.
If so, then the plugs / connectors in question are made by JST. They are considered their ‘ZR’ connector (http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=290). They also have a PDF on this link to see their data sheet. |
Louis
Pacific Northwest Logging in the East Coast |
Edited by - desertdrover on 05/24/2012 8:06:16 PM |
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desertdrover
Engineer
USA
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desertdrover
Engineer
USA
11259 Posts |
Posted - 05/24/2012 : 8:19:27 PM
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Ok Mike, I knew I could find it. (with alot of help from my Son "LocoLouie")
The NMRA 8-pin connectors I use are cut from a long strip shown in my prior post.
ED9772-ND
http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/327939-conn-recept-72pos-dual-row-lopro-803-93-072-10-002000.html
This comes in a long 2 row 'stick' with 72 positions. This gives you nine 8 pin headers. The way I cut them was to use a newer pair of Xuron cutters (the bigger ones used for rail) and they would 'snap' clean. Or, a good sharp razor saw will work.
I hope this answers your question.
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Pacific Northwest Logging in the East Coast |
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closetguy
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 05/25/2012 : 6:39:23 PM
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As always, Thank you Louis.
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