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ComputerVoltageSources@yahoogroups.com, "julianfincham" <julian@...> wrote:
> > It looks like the panel is setup for the Ext I/O connector I
> > chose which was a mini-Din. There isn't a lot of retention
> > force to keep the plug inserted into the jack. There are threads
> > on that jack so there must be a plug somewhere that will connect
> > and screw in. I've been unable to find one. It works but could
> > be better.
> Assuming a threadded plug cant be found, may it be a good idea to
> swap the connector to somthing else - possibly even another D port?
> This'ld be good for me, as milling the recessed plug, as specified
> in your .fpd file was tedious.
That recessed connector would be a pain. I avoided DIN or D-Subs to keep other cables and plugs from accidentally being connected since there is power on that connector. I thought about using a 4 pin DIN like the Mouser 16HR654 connector. That size would be a little tight but would still fit in the layout.
The mini-Din isn't bad, there just isn't much retention force so you can accidentally knock the plug out of the connector. And ... they are very tiny to solder.
Dave