Finding pwm cable pins?
 

Hey guys, im looking for the digikey number of the female and male crimps pins that go on the pwm cables, and there included housings... i know they are .1" or 2.54mm, cant find much more info than that online...

Re: Finding pwm cable pins?
 

try http://www.hansenhobbies.com/

Re: Finding pwm cable pins?
 

Seconded. Hansen Hobbies' products are great and serve us perfectly.

An alternative you might want to try, if you'd rather avoid crimping the pins yourself, is Pololu.

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thanks guys

Re: Finding pwm cable pins?
 

We use Hansen Hobbies and love the quality, price, and quick shipping.

Re: Finding pwm cable pins?
 

Ditto on Hansen Hobbies. We just ordered cable, male and female pins, housings, and a crimper tool. Now we can make our pwm cables to whatever length we want!

Re: Finding pwm cable pins?
 

Our team uses hanson hobbies, we just ordered their kit, more specifically i was looking at the individual female pins and connectors for home and robotics use, i already own a crimper, etc. i found that hansons and pololu both have them

Re: Finding pwm cable pins?
 

Below is some information I've collected over the years from CD threads and hours of searching all the major electronics part distributors. I've been using the Multicomp parts from Newark. They're cheap even in small quantities, and I've had great experiences with Newark, from searching for parts to shipping. However, they only seem to have the female pins - okay for sensors, but a deal-breaker if you're trying to make whole cables.

2226A-03 - 3-terminal housing
2226TG - Female crimp terminal

I've also had good experiences with Hansen Hobbies. Their deal is hard to beat if you're just getting started. But once you have the crimper, you'll likely do better if you just order the stuff you need.

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Whole cables available from top_racing2007 Ebay store in bulk, < $1 each.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11986 10-pack for $6, free shipping

Molex SL series
Mouser part # / Molex part #
538-16-02-0114 / 16-02-0114 - Male pins, tin ($0.09 each)
538-16-02-1114 / 16-02-1114 - Female pins, tin ($0.12 each)
538-50-57-9003 / 50-57-9003 - 3-terminal housings ($1.02 each)
538-50-57-9005 / 50-57-9005- 5-terminal housings ($0.77 each)

Molex parts
16-02-0115 - Male pins, gold plated ($0.30 each)
16-02-1115 - Female pins, gold plated ($0.22 each)

Jameco
157383 - 3-terminal housing
163686 - 5-terminal housing
100766 - Female pins ($0.15 each)
145358 - Male pins

Harwin
M20-1060300 - 3-terminal housing ($0.10 each)
M20-1060500 - 5-terminal housing ($0.13 each)
M20-1060800 - 8-terminal housing ($0.18 each)

M20-118/M20-116 - Female crimp terminals ($5.73 per 100 for tin, $6.09 per 100 for gold plated)
Apparently they don't make male crimp terminals.


Multicomp (Newark/Farnell brand)
2226A-03 - 3-terminal housing ($0.018 each)
2226A-05 - 5-terminal housing ($0.025 each)
2226A-08 - 8-terminal housing ($0.067 each)
2226TG - Female crimp terminal ($0.021 each for gold plated)

Re: Finding pwm cable pins?
 

Do you know how fast they ship? Kind of an emergency...

Re: Finding pwm cable pins?
 

If it's that urgent, you might try contacting other local teams and asking if they have anything you could borrow. I know FRC teams 120 and 1270 are in Cleveland.

Re: Finding pwm cable pins?
 

I think I might have found a solution with a different website. *phew* If it doesn't work out I'm sure I'll be asking around at Buckeye Regional next week :) Thanks for the advice

Re: Finding pwm cable pins?
 

Your local RC hobby shop should carry PWM cables. Or if you are really in a pinch you could always steal the PWM cable and from a servo or something.