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04-17-2013, 03:29 PM
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Thanks Chris. Your suggestions and RC led me to something similar, a XLR connector. Looks like I'll only be able to get to 8 pin though. I'll probably run 1 for the + side of things, 1 for the - side of the LED's and run a DB probably for the PWM fans and sensor that very low current.
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04-17-2013, 03:49 PM
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Molex also makes a cannon plug style circular connector (XRC™ sealed, plastic-circular connectors) Not sure of the pricing... will see if I can locate the other type I'm thinking of tonight after work.
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04-17-2013, 03:53 PM
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Hey Dom,
What current are your LEDs running again? I use XLR connectors for the BC LEDs. I didn't use the typical XLR which are big, bulky and expensive, but rather some smaller 8 pin connectors (I think Lee's in Van call them DMX - which is an XLR) that were cheap and nice and small. I think they can handle up to a couple of amps. When I get home later I can take a pic of them (there might actually be a pic in my biocube thread).
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04-17-2013, 05:11 PM
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Chris: Those XRC connectors are pretty cool. Looks like mouser sells them for $18 per side - $36 a set. Still pricey as I'll need 6 sets, but they are totally water/moisture proof. I'll have to see if I can source them locally...
Kevin: Most of my LED's are the XT-E's so they can go to 1.5A but the LDD should limit them to just over 900mA. The XM-L's however could be driven to 3A. I doubt I'd ever run them that high (probably boil the water, lol) so I maybe over thinking the whole connector issue anyway. I wish I could find something like the DB25 that could take 1A per pin...
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04-17-2013, 05:43 PM
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Do you guys know anything about these aviation style connectors?
 Is that the mounting base that would screw to a dash AND the cable connector that would plug into it?
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04-17-2013, 11:53 PM
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If looking locally.... try checking with a place, or electrician that does industrial control systems/automation, they might have something.
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04-18-2013, 01:33 AM
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I've been watching some similar connectors on eBay, much less money & available in different pin configs. Probably not the same quality, but will likely do the trick. 
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04-18-2013, 03:06 AM
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Do you have a link for those Mike?
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04-18-2013, 02:28 PM
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Essentially it's mil spec connector knock off. Here's a link for everyone's info to one of the big players in the connector business, Amphenol. There are a few other big boys, ITT Cannon, Bendix, but all these products will be all very pricey & probably overkill for our intended use. http://www.amphenol-aerospace.com/pdf/12-090.pdf
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04-24-2013, 02:35 PM
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So, I'm having an argument with myself about wire sizing. And as the internet would have it, I'm getting conflicting info.
According to this chart 18AWG can take 10A (which I actually find a bit hard to believe): http://wiki.xtronics.com/index.php/Wire-Gauge_Ampacity But according to this chart it can take only 2.3A (which is one the other end of the spectrum): http://www.powerstream.com/Wire_Size.htm Anyone have any info on sizing wire for 1.5A running 10' while bundled?
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