[sdiy] connectors for power distribution

[phil macnutt]

Dino,

Personally, I'd avoid using any type connector that could be confused with
some other function.  DIN, VGA, and D-Sub all fall into this category.
My favorite for DC power is AMP CPC "Circular Plastic Connector".
Inexpensive and easy to fool with.  I get mine from Mouser

http://www.mouser.com/catalog/624/914.pdf

should get you started if you are interested in this option.  Read up on the
different series they have, some are large, some are smaller.

Phil


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
[mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Dino Leone
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 5:44 PM
To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
Subject: [sdiy] connectors for power distribution

Hi all,

I'm trying to find a suitable connector for power distribution 
between diy modules (19" boxes). I'm thinking of having a single, 
good, +/-15V power supply (powerone) and then route power to the 
different modules (instead of each project having its own crummy 
wallwart).
Problem is, I can't quite figure out what would be the best 
solution... for practical purposes (read: drilling), a circular 
connector would be good, DIN connector, 5- or 6-pin?  Using plain 
MIDI connectors would be easy (could use MIDI cables for routing 
power), but it seems that scenario is very dangerous....

Any suggestions for a good solution? Maybe abuse some D-sub 9pin or 
VGA connectors?

Best,

Dino