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| ===== DC Power ===== | ===== DC Power ===== | ||
| This probably does not need saying, but it's the usual convention that power sources are fitted with sockets, and loads with plugs. Stops you grabbing a hand full of volts by mistake ;-) | This probably does not need saying, but it's the usual convention that power sources are fitted with sockets, and loads with plugs. Stops you grabbing a hand full of volts by mistake ;-) | ||
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| + | All of the connectors below are two-pole and have some sort of polarization system to ensure correct mating. | ||
| ==== 3A JST - RCY ==== | ==== 3A JST - RCY ==== | ||
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| - | This pattern of connector is common in the Radio-Controlled (mainly airborne) model field. Frequently called " | + | This pattern of connector is common in the Radio-Controlled (mainly airborne) model field. Frequently called "//JST//", or "//BEC//" (Battery eliminator circuit) they are a two-part, two-pole, 2.5mm pitch connector with crimped pins. The connector housing is invariably red in colour, although these are also available in white. |
| - | The manufacturers of this connector is JST (Japanese Solderless Terminals), and these connectors are part of their RCY series. Please see [[https:// | + | The manufacturers of this connector is //JST// (Japanese Solderless Terminals), and these connectors are part of their //RCY// series. Please see [[https:// |
| This is rated at 3A at up to 250V over the temperature range -25°C to +85°C. | This is rated at 3A at up to 250V over the temperature range -25°C to +85°C. | ||
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| The pole marked " | The pole marked " | ||
| - | Considering the ubiquitousness of this connector, they are surprising difficult to obtain in sensible quantities in the UK. There are several vendors on eBay that offer ready-made cable assemblies with flying leads. The [[https:// | + | Considering the ubiquitousness of this connector, they are surprising difficult to obtain in sensible quantities in the UK. There are several vendors on eBay that offer ready-made cable assemblies with flying leads. The [[https:// |
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| + | A UK company called "// | ||
| - | A company called "Model Power" are offering these connectors in multiples of 5 for about £2.65 a set. The female connector (that they call a " | + | //Model Power// |
| - | ==== ?A Deans Ultra ==== | + | ==== 50A Deans Ultra ==== |
| - | Commonly called "T Plugs" or just " | + | Commonly called "T Plugs" or just " |
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