rberger
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I've been thinking about doing a next generation of wiring of my Pedalec Trike. My first attempt was mainly to get things to work, so there were a lot of kludges.
All the separate wires from the Cycle Analyst (CA) are kind of hanging out there and won't fit down the Mini-T Cockpit.
I also was pretty naive on how to do JST connectors. Didn't have the proper crimping tool, etc. So a complete do-over seems like a good winter project.
I really don't like having the CA wires and connectors dangling out there. So I was thinking of 3D Printing a new back for the CA with panelized connectors as inspired by Marke Eigenbau's attempt at something similar. He used HIGO Mini-B Series connectors, but they do seem pretty fidgety. So I was looking for something different. And then I saw Grin Tech's new Learning Post on Connectors where they mentioned the Hirose DF62 series Their comment on this was:
So that seems like a pretty good endorsement.
I was able to find all the connectors I need from Mouser and they aren't ridiculously expensive.
But one question I have is: Can I use my existing IWISS SN-2549 Dupont/JST Crimper Tool to crimp the DF62 pins, or do I really need the Hirose specific $550 tool. Having to use the Hirose expensive crimper would make using the DF62 non-viable.
In any case my plan is to still have things that are on the "cockpit" (Throttle, DAUX, E-Brake) go directly to the CA. But then use a 24 conductor cable, ideally using the 24 pin DF62, to run all the lines to a junction box at the center of the trike and fan out from there. The Junction Box would also use Panel mount DF62 connectors with appropriate pin sizes to connect the various things that normally have to run up to the CA.
Here's a diagram. Would love any feedback or suggestions! Especially from anyone who has played with the DF62 series or suggestions for other panel mount connectors that could be suitable and easy to work with.
All the separate wires from the Cycle Analyst (CA) are kind of hanging out there and won't fit down the Mini-T Cockpit.
I also was pretty naive on how to do JST connectors. Didn't have the proper crimping tool, etc. So a complete do-over seems like a good winter project.
I really don't like having the CA wires and connectors dangling out there. So I was thinking of 3D Printing a new back for the CA with panelized connectors as inspired by Marke Eigenbau's attempt at something similar. He used HIGO Mini-B Series connectors, but they do seem pretty fidgety. So I was looking for something different. And then I saw Grin Tech's new Learning Post on Connectors where they mentioned the Hirose DF62 series Their comment on this was:
if we could start over our standards we would have totally chosen this Hirose DF62 series as our preferred small signal connector over the JST-SM
So that seems like a pretty good endorsement.
I was able to find all the connectors I need from Mouser and they aren't ridiculously expensive.
But one question I have is: Can I use my existing IWISS SN-2549 Dupont/JST Crimper Tool to crimp the DF62 pins, or do I really need the Hirose specific $550 tool. Having to use the Hirose expensive crimper would make using the DF62 non-viable.
In any case my plan is to still have things that are on the "cockpit" (Throttle, DAUX, E-Brake) go directly to the CA. But then use a 24 conductor cable, ideally using the 24 pin DF62, to run all the lines to a junction box at the center of the trike and fan out from there. The Junction Box would also use Panel mount DF62 connectors with appropriate pin sizes to connect the various things that normally have to run up to the CA.
Here's a diagram. Would love any feedback or suggestions! Especially from anyone who has played with the DF62 series or suggestions for other panel mount connectors that could be suitable and easy to work with.