Buying wing connectors in bulk
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Buying wing connectors in bulk
If you are like me, you usually build your jets with a single connector for the servos, retract and brakes. Various hobby sources are selling these connectors under various brand names and for like 10 to 20x or more what they are actually worth when purchased in bulk. Further the number of terminals provided is the exact count so usually it is needed to buy some spares.
Over the last few weeks I spent a few hours to research how to get these connectors in bulk. I thought I would share with this community with the hope that someone will find it helpful. The links are for Digikey. I have no affiliation with them. They just offered the best search feature and let consumers buy at bulk price in pretty much any quantity.
When bought in bulk, you need to buy the plastic plug, the plastic receptacle as well as the male and female compatible terminals.
So called "ashlok" connectors
10 way:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...1070009/210976
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...0579410/115050
4 way:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...0579404/115057
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...1070003/210970
terminals:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...6020115/171959
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...021124/1656203
Higher amps connectors in 10 ways sold by brands such as hacker
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...78802-8/664284
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...78288-8/664187
terminals:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...75218-2/659437
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...75289-2/659456
Hope this helps!
Over the last few weeks I spent a few hours to research how to get these connectors in bulk. I thought I would share with this community with the hope that someone will find it helpful. The links are for Digikey. I have no affiliation with them. They just offered the best search feature and let consumers buy at bulk price in pretty much any quantity.
When bought in bulk, you need to buy the plastic plug, the plastic receptacle as well as the male and female compatible terminals.
So called "ashlok" connectors
10 way:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...1070009/210976
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...0579410/115050
4 way:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...0579404/115057
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...1070003/210970
terminals:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...6020115/171959
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...021124/1656203
Higher amps connectors in 10 ways sold by brands such as hacker
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...78802-8/664284
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...78288-8/664187
terminals:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...75218-2/659437
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/...75289-2/659456
Hope this helps!
Last edited by acw; 02-25-2024 at 03:57 PM.
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Skunkwrks (03-02-2024)
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My favorite connectors are the Amp D3000 series. They are available from 4-pin to 20-pin.
Here is a copy of a recent order from Digi-Key. Finding the right part numbers is the hardest part, there are so many variations for each piece.
178289-6
A29434-ND
CONN RCPT HSG 12POS 3.81MM
10 0 1.39100 $13.91
178803-6
A29535-ND
CONN PLUG HSG 12POS 3.81MM
10 0 2.49900 $24.99
175288-2
A29248-ND
CONN PIN 20-24AWG CRIMP GOLD
100 0 0.38630 $38.63
175217-2
A29220-ND
CONN SOCKET 20-24AWG CRIMP GOLD
Here is a copy of a recent order from Digi-Key. Finding the right part numbers is the hardest part, there are so many variations for each piece.
178289-6
A29434-ND
CONN RCPT HSG 12POS 3.81MM
10 0 1.39100 $13.91
178803-6
A29535-ND
CONN PLUG HSG 12POS 3.81MM
10 0 2.49900 $24.99
175288-2
A29248-ND
CONN PIN 20-24AWG CRIMP GOLD
100 0 0.38630 $38.63
175217-2
A29220-ND
CONN SOCKET 20-24AWG CRIMP GOLD
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Auburn02 (02-29-2024)
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My favorite connectors are the Amp D3000 series. They are available from 4-pin to 20-pin.
Here is a copy of a recent order from Digi-Key. Finding the right part numbers is the hardest part, there are so many variations for each piece.
Attachment 2273917 178289-6
A29434-ND
CONN RCPT HSG 12POS 3.81MM
10 0 1.39100 $13.91
Attachment 2273918 178803-6
A29535-ND
CONN PLUG HSG 12POS 3.81MM
10 0 2.49900 $24.99
Attachment 2273919 175288-2
A29248-ND
CONN PIN 20-24AWG CRIMP GOLD
100 0 0.38630 $38.63
Attachment 2273920 175217-2
A29220-ND
CONN SOCKET 20-24AWG CRIMP GOLD
Here is a copy of a recent order from Digi-Key. Finding the right part numbers is the hardest part, there are so many variations for each piece.
Attachment 2273917 178289-6
A29434-ND
CONN RCPT HSG 12POS 3.81MM
10 0 1.39100 $13.91
Attachment 2273918 178803-6
A29535-ND
CONN PLUG HSG 12POS 3.81MM
10 0 2.49900 $24.99
Attachment 2273919 175288-2
A29248-ND
CONN PIN 20-24AWG CRIMP GOLD
100 0 0.38630 $38.63
Attachment 2273920 175217-2
A29220-ND
CONN SOCKET 20-24AWG CRIMP GOLD
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camss69 (03-06-2024)
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There are many sources for wires. For example, I like this one: https://www.robotshop.com/products/s...hoC9OgQAvD_BwE
There might be better / cheaper alternatives out there.
For JR connectors (typical servo connectors), I buy them from Amazon...
There might be better / cheaper alternatives out there.
For JR connectors (typical servo connectors), I buy them from Amazon...
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The Muldental wire seems to work well but very hard to find in the USA. I have a contact in Europe (Marek), the SU-30 builder, that will ship me spools. If you have friends in Europe, maybe barter with them?
Muldental Example site
Muldental Example site
Last edited by CobraJet; 03-07-2024 at 07:03 PM.
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Yes thanks! In fact I managed to locate them in Germany and will be contacting them later on today. Hopefully they will also be able to supply loose (male & female) Futaba plugs (with gold contacts) as well.
Many thanks for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated!
Reuben
Many thanks for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated!
Reuben