MattyCiii
100 kW
The subject says it all. I've replaced some JST connectors as they fail with... new JSTs. Now they're failing again. They suck. What's a good alternative? (I can easily use Andersons, but they are pretty bulky)
major said:I use Molex Mini Fit Jr. They work pretty well for me with #18 - 22 wire.
mushymelon said:i did a lot of research on this when i was building up my charger. The only connectors that have a long service life are the kind that hook together like andersons real andersons with stainless pressure spings inside. I was surprised to find out molex style connectors or any bullet style have short sevice life 20 - 50 times. I'm sure some of the hobby connectors will have long service lives too but there not modular and will be bulky.
Mushy
torqueon said:I am using Tyco connectors, known as CPC , (circular plastic connectors) AMP style.
I can't really speak of quality yet, they have not been in service that long.
Just curious as to what people think about these.
Sigmacom said:I'm using the Mini fit Jrs with special high mating cycle pins - the female pins are rated for 1000+ cycles, the males 200 cycles from memory.
What about the 25 pin serial cable type? 25 pin D connector. They were used for many years on computers, still in use.Cheap too.knighty said:sorry to jump on the thread
but I'd love something like a Mini fit Jr but with more connections... at least 25 so I can use it for a balance connection on my 24s pack
(multiple parallel packs)
I'd buy motherboard power connections and extend them, but they only got up to 24pins and I need 25 connections
I'd use a parallel printer port type of plug/socket, but with paralleling packs on a cell level I'd like something happy with a higher current ?