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The spacing is the same. The futaba have that little lip so you can't plug them in the wrong way. Although some receivers don't allow for the lip so you end up breaking it off anyways.
Thanks Patrick, shooting you some brownie points Yeah, it really is just another red herring for the new guys eh? Well I have been ordering the JR's so far, and never gave it any thought. Good of you to take the time. This is of course one of many questions that I have to ask. But at least I am now in the position to be able to help out by answering a few by this point. Its all good .....later dude.
There are two types of the small connector. one is for the female end and the other is the male. you will see you have ten sleeves, ten male and ten female.
the packaging contains all u need for a complete connection male/female. See the videos to correct operations. A very small amount of hot glue across the cable make more solid, but more weight.
anywhere between 22 and 26awg wire works. if using on a big beefy servo then go with 22 and if using for minor power draw like a micro servo or led lights then use 24 or 26
Duck taping it isnt that effcient in use of power cos only out strands of wire is in contact of the crimp. Soldering will go in all strand of wires thus being better
Soldering a connector is not the best approach when a small AWG multi-strand wiring harness is subjected to vibes or handling. If properly carried out crimping is the best because a solder joint over time will lead to cracked wires as a result of the stress riser where the solder flow terminates.
True. However, as long as one doesn't scorch the wire, a solder joint is durable enough if it's in an area where it isn't subject to repeated flexing such as in a long wire to a wing servo.
I would agree with rejean however if you don't have the proper crimp tool (just using pliers)soldering will provide a better electrical connection. Using the right crimp tool properly will give the best connection and no solder should be required. imho
What is the difference between these and the "Futaba" PRODUCT ID: AM-1021Ax10? Which should I get to make my own leads if I run $pektrum Orange receivers and whatever stock servos Hobby King, **********s, and Parkzone use. (I have planes for all and all the servo connectors are the same)
Thanks.
BB, The Futaba have a flange that fits into a groove on the corner so they can only go in one way. These do not have that and can be reversed. Great if you know which side the signal and ground are. Hope this helps and Happy Flying!
JR/$pektrum are the same connectors. Futaba is the different one, as mentoned above, they will have a little flat tab sticking out about a 1/16th inch. They will essentially all interchange, though Futaba male connector into non-Futaba receiver will require shaving off the little tab. Wiring will be the same for virtually all.
Futaba connectors are keyed, this means futaba connectors will fit into JR specktrum devices unless you shave of the keye tab. Howevere $pektrum/Jr connectors will hit into Futaba as $pektrum/Jr connectors are not keyed (no little tab).
Does the packet contain both male and female servo terminals? I can see both in the photo but no description in the product. Unless 10 pairs means both M and F.
Yes it has both male and female. If you haven't done this before I recommend watching a video on you tube. An internet search will turn up several resources. Hope that answers your questions.
No problem. A crimping tool also makes this much easier to do. After getting one I custom make all my servo wire lengths to fit the model. Makes for clean builds and a less frustrating wiring job. Does require a little more time, especially until you get comfortable making servo connections.
These are quite difficult to do without the proper crimping tool... I don't know which tool to get.
I suggest that HobbyKing start carrying a good quality crimp tool for these.
I am also interested in a crimping tool but do not really know what to ask for at a shop or what it is called so that I can order it from a online shop. What is the name of these plugs? The electronics shops does not know what a Servo Terminal is. HK, do you aim to supply this crimping tool, please?
I just got a pair of mid-nose mini pliers that are working much better than my previous full-size-long-nose pliers. Still takes good eyesight, and fine dexterity. Especially difficult on my large gauge servo wire. I think they are 22.
if ther is a radioshack nera you they carry the tool you need. it works well when cramping the connecters. i thank i paid about $8.00 for mine. the no. is 276-1595 D-Sub Crimping Tool. there are other companies that sel the same tool. allen
Sorry, link did not work. It is called an Electrical connector crimping tool from Hobbyking. The product ID is: 347000001. I am not sure how good it is. I have not received it yet.
The HK tool product ID 347000001 is the type that makes a controlled crimp, so is better than the cheaper ones at Radio Shack etc. Not a bad price, either.
As the HXT900 and HXT500 and most servos in this range use the "Flat 26AWG servo wire (R/O/B)" www.link and the wire is nice and soft, I would advise you to use it as well as I use it and "lt188" advise.
It depends upon the distance as well as servo draw. If a short distance extension, you can get away with lighter wire.
Typically: 26 AWG is standard, 22AWG is "heavy duty" and 30 AWG is ultra-light for smallest servos on lightest aircraft
The US Warehouse is in Seattle, Washington. I do not know for certain how big it is* but, judging by what they have in inventory, or should I say never have in inventory, I would guess the US warehouse is relatively small. I would also say that only a handful of people work there as it is rediculous how long it takes that location to pull and ship an order.
Either way, I am grateful to have a warehouse in the states. Hopefully, it gets better with time!
on the hobbyking homepage, scroll down and on the right-hand side of the page there will be a Euro warehouse, Aus warehouse & USA warehouse. Click the USA and it will take you to a page where it will show all items currently stocked in the US warehouse.
Don't know where you live but the Delux Molex Crimper is the best. It is $25 US. I got mine in Palm Bay Florida USA. Here is the site. It is a on line company called Performance-PCS. You should be able to get them where ever you www.link
If you are in the USA then: The Philmore crimper is very reasonable priced, and does as good a job as the more expensive crimpers. I purchased mine at Fry's for www.link The Radio Shack crimper is $9.99 (Model:
276-1595) and the Hansen is $14.95 www.link THEY ARE ALL THE SAME CRIMPER, just a different price.
The CEL-1179 crimp tool from Peak Electronics is the exact same tool as the Radio Shack 276-1595 $9.99 one but its $5.50 less! And the CEL-1170 Crimping Starter Kit from Peak at $30.95 is a rip off. They give you $3 worth of connectors and wire and charge you $15.45 for them.
I recommend that HK web developers implement functionality that would be not answer the question proposed to her and just disappear from the list of questions of our accounts, so we can do a better job. Could also be filtered the questions where the best answer already as been chosen. Unregistered users (Customer) should not be able to ask questions because they could not choose the best answer and give the 20c to someone.
Thanks, Stayning, I'll order myself. I'm going to shorten the long servo leads in my 3D models and install new connectors. If you need the female parts for extension leads, mail me at biplan-alfakroll-getmail.no
This is both the male and female connectors. You just use half of what you get and put the rest away for when you need to make up some servo extension leads.
For that price you can't even buy one plug in a local hobby store. It's best that you combine these small items with another purchase to get the shippingcost down.
yes, and wire too
look in "hardware & Accessories" then in "wires and plugs" and then in "servo wire & plug" you will find both JR and Futaba plugs. They are not hard to assemble, you just need a needle nose pliers. Strip the wire about 6mm and then fold in half. There are two clips to fold and crimp over the wire, then two bigger clips to fold over the wire and insulator together. Check a used one first to see.
There so cheap that you should not even be asking this question. i always have at least 4 packs (10 pairs) handy just in case i need some and they go backordered...
I recommend that HK web developers implement functionality that would be not answer the question proposed to her and just disappear from the list of questions of our accounts, so we can do a better job. Could also be filtered the questions where the best answer already as been chosen. Unregistered users (Customer) should not be able to ask questions because they could not choose the best answer and give the 20c to someone.
I recommend that HK web developers implement functionality that would be not answer the question proposed to her and just disappear from the list of questions of our accounts, so we can do a better job. Could also be filtered the questions where the best answer already as been chosen. Unregistered users (Customer) should not be able to ask questions because they could not choose the best answer and give the 20c to someone.
I have a bunch in my connector bin and use them only if making new cables.. Also use the old ones by soldering. This way it maintains continuity and strength and you have less waste.. Also use the ribbon wire out of an old PC. Hi grade wire with great connectors, what more could you need ?
OH YES ! These do not look to be gold plated as you can pick them up with a magnet and are silver in color.
see MOLEX tools for awg 22 to 32 very expensive you can buy this tool for a cheaper price( for awg 22-24) here: ***********theworldmodels****/ the price is about 15 euros
Any recommendations as to what type of crimper one should use? I have not been able to find any type of crimper that would be suitable for this terminal connection. Any suggestions would be welcome.
This was discussed in a forum If you have a Mac Tools Dealer in Canada he'll carry it. In the link to the forum there is a link to the tool, you may be able to order it online. This tool makes it look like a factory drimp. Here's the forum www.link
Just use a your finger nail or pair of plier. Need some practice to perfect skill, but once you get hang of it, you should be able to do it as good as a professional crimper.
Good quality for high quality radiosystems, JR, the best there is. But you need a special tool for it. I'm using a tool from Harting, this is a professional crimping pliers.
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