19-07-2011 20:18

Vikesrock

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

We use similar looking headers where I work but ours have a .100 pitch spacing. I think this housing may be what you are looking for (pitch spacing of .156"):

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...name=WM2112-ND

The type of contact I am familiar with using with it is this:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...670&k=19520-nd

Molex has a different type of contact linked on the "Associated Products" section of the housing.

19-07-2011 20:29

MrForbes

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

I found them in the digikey catalog but I can't read the fine print! Just wait, you'll get old, too....

WM2101-MD

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...ords=WM2101-ND

see if this looks right, you can download the datasheets

19-07-2011 22:16

sanddrag

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

This might be it http://www.sparkfun.com/products/8096

19-07-2011 22:34

Vikesrock

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

That appears to be the more common .100 pitch spacing.

19-07-2011 23:39

clayman

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

Those look like computer fan headers to me, in which case newegg.com may be an option.

19-07-2011 23:51

MrForbes

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

I was thinking computer fan too, but I figured Adam would have tried that....but then again, maybe he doesn't mess with computers as much as some of us.....

20-07-2011 00:53

Trent B

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

My initial thought is computer fan header too but I don't have any handy to check the spacing.

20-07-2011 01:28

AdamHeard

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

Yes, I'm familiar with the look of the connector and have seen them around, but I was trying to find the exact number to order on mouser or digikey. 1000 are needed so price is important.

The first post was perfect, thanks for the help!

20-07-2011 02:07

Tristan Lall

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

What might you be doing with hundreds of machine tool power supplies? (Unless you're working for Haas....)

20-07-2011 02:12

sanddrag

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

Sorry, I can't read.

20-07-2011 02:33

sanddrag

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

Not cheap, and already has wires, but there's this: http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a...R-0.156/1.html

20-07-2011 10:34

AdamHeard

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

Mouser wins at $.15 per housing.

What a low blow...! I'm a computer science minor and build my own, so I like to think I know my way around.

Impressive that you recognized the board that easily! I meant to type 100, not 1000. Still a lot. Doing some upgrades and add ons to a lot of existing machines at work. Although the board pictured is a new HAAS which has more of the "Mini Fit" Molex connectors, the older machines almost exclusively have the above type.


Once again, thanks for the help everyone!

20-07-2011 11:21

MrForbes

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

Definitely not intended that way, I thought you spend most of your time doing mechanical stuff....

The fan connectors are .100" while the ones on that board are .156", right? Otherwise they're the same connector.

20-07-2011 15:35

Tytus Gerrish

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

Chop off some pc fan connectors

20-07-2011 18:16

Al Skierkiewicz

Re: pic: Recognize this connector?

Adam,
You have a lot of suggestions. At work we buy the Digikey parts and a variety of different headers. There is also a universal MOLEX crimp tool that was about $59 the last time I looked. Not only does it do a nice job on these connectors, you can use it to crimp PWM pins as well. Be sure that you have the right size for the pin diameter and spacing. They are different. The type you show have a locking option that snaps over a raised flat on the body. This also allows the connector to only be plugged in one way. It also appears that the board may have polarized blocks that assist in the correct insertion of each plug to it's associated header.