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JST-SM connectors, m/c wire and Farnell
Hi All,
I'm after a small selection of JST-SM connectors. They look like this: http://tinyurl.com/yhkn2hz .... often found as interconnects inside all sorts of low power electrical kit. Wire to wire, locking, polarised, small and in various number of 'ways' (I would be interested in 2 6 ways). They also come in black and white (solid colours, not striped). ;-) So, I need a few of each size for myself (electric bike in this instance and that already uses them) and it looks like Farnell do some: http://tinyurl.com/yjxvf5r So, before I create an account and order some I think I remember someone saying they sometimes do 'specials' on the postage (assuming order value below that for free postage) and / or is there anyone else who stocks these things who may be better for small orders please? On similar lines I need a couple of meters of (min) 5 core, thin (~1-3A?) stranded, (ideally) black sheathed cable (it needs to run through the eyelets of a cycle downtube so be about the size of a std brake cable outer). It could come from a supplier in a cut length or be a cheap made-up lead where I could cut the ends off etc (a USB cable or somesuch)? Ideas please? Cheers, T i m (Nth London) |
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T i m wrote: I'm after a small selection of JST-SM connectors. They look like this: http://tinyurl.com/yhkn2hz ... often found as interconnects inside all sorts of low power electrical kit. Just a point, but these sort of connectors are best crimped, and the tool needed to do this usually ain't cheap. -- *Time is fun when you're having flies... Kermit Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:10:53 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: In article , T i m wrote: I'm after a small selection of JST-SM connectors. They look like this: http://tinyurl.com/yhkn2hz ... often found as interconnects inside all sorts of low power electrical kit. Just a point, but these sort of connectors are best crimped, and the tool needed to do this usually ain't cheap. So I saw, £300+ or summat! For this purpose I think I should be ok with a pliers crimp to nip the stuff in place then a quick solder. The worst that could happen is the power assist motor stops assisting. ;-) I've been fitting 'crimp' connectors that way for years and not one of them has failed yet touch wood. ;-) The only ones I haven't tried to use without the proper tools are those that shrink rather than grip .. like the sleeves on co-ax connectors ... and RJ11/45 plugs etc. Cheers, T i m |
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T i m wrote: On similar lines I need a couple of meters of (min) 5 core, thin (~1-3A?) stranded, (ideally) black sheathed cable (it needs to run through the eyelets of a cycle downtube so be about the size of a std brake cable outer). It could come from a supplier in a cut length or be a cheap made-up lead where I could cut the ends off etc (a USB cable or somesuch)? Alarm cable - comes in 4, 6, 8 cores etc and cheap because it's common. It's rather like telephone cable but stranded rather than solid core. http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Ind...ble/index.html You might have to search to find it in black, though. If you only want a couple of metres of white, send me a SAE and I'll give you some. -- *Give me ambiguity or give me something else. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:09:28 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: In article , T i m wrote: On similar lines I need a couple of meters of (min) 5 core, thin (~1-3A?) stranded, (ideally) black sheathed cable (it needs to run through the eyelets of a cycle downtube so be about the size of a std brake cable outer). It could come from a supplier in a cut length or be a cheap made-up lead where I could cut the ends off etc (a USB cable or somesuch)? Alarm cable - comes in 4, 6, 8 cores etc and cheap because it's common. It's rather like telephone cable but stranded rather than solid core. http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Ind...ble/index.html You might have to search to find it in black, though. Cheers. If you only want a couple of metres of white, send me a SAE and I'll give you some. You are kind (thanks again). I have just stumbled on a black Cat5 patch cable. I might nip and end off and confirm that it is stranded and if so it should do, at least to get us going for now. Cheers, T i m p.s. Was it you who mentioned the Farnell happy hour (or whatever it was) when they did free postage or no minimum order etc? |
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T i m wrote: p.s. Was it you who mentioned the Farnell happy hour (or whatever it was) when they did free postage or no minimum order etc? All these places are doing it at some time. The recession bites... -- *One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:19:23 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: In article , T i m wrote: p.s. Was it you who mentioned the Farnell happy hour (or whatever it was) when they did free postage or no minimum order etc? All these places are doing it at some time. The recession bites... So it's not a set / regular time then (and sorta my question)? It looks like £5.95 pnp on top of my £10 order (plus VAT) then. ;-( Oh well .. Cheers, T i m |
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T i m wrote: On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:19:23 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote: In article , T i m wrote: p.s. Was it you who mentioned the Farnell happy hour (or whatever it was) when they did free postage or no minimum order etc? All these places are doing it at some time. The recession bites... So it's not a set / regular time then (and sorta my question)? It looks like £5.95 pnp on top of my £10 order (plus VAT) then. ;-( Oh well .. If you've registered with them, or RS, CPC, Rapid, etc, as you usually have to to buy from them and not stopped them sending you emails of offers, they'll tell you when a post free offer comes up. CPC is worth getting those daily emails from if you don't mind that sort of thing. Cheers, T i m -- *Preserve wildlife - Go pickle a squirrel* Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:11:24 +0000, T i m wrote:
On similar lines I need a couple of meters of (min) 5 core, thin (~1-3A?) stranded, (ideally) black sheathed cable (it needs to run through the eyelets of a cycle downtube so be about the size of a std brake cable outer). I've got a couple of drums of (I think) 6 core stranded you are welcome to a length of that if you like. I'll check tomorrow what the exact spec is. |
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On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:57:49 +0000, Peter Parry
wrote: On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:11:24 +0000, T i m wrote: On similar lines I need a couple of meters of (min) 5 core, thin (~1-3A?) stranded, (ideally) black sheathed cable (it needs to run through the eyelets of a cycle downtube so be about the size of a std brake cable outer). I've got a couple of drums of (I think) 6 core stranded you are welcome to a length of that if you like. I'll check tomorrow what the exact spec is. Cheers Peter. I've just measured the guides on the down tube and it looks like the ID is ~6mm. So 1.5m in black would be ideal (and that allows a bit of slack). ;-) Cheers, T i m |
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On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:52:26 +0000, T i m wrote:
I've just measured the guides on the down tube and it looks like the ID is ~6mm. So 1.5m in black would be ideal (and that allows a bit of slack). ;-) The drums I've found are 4 core plus an overall earth braid (proper close woven braid not these modern balding versions), overall cable diameter is 4.5mm. The other is 6 core plus an overall earth braid 5.6mm OD. Both are black. You are welcome to a couple of metres of either or both. |
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On Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:47:59 +0000, Peter Parry
wrote: On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:52:26 +0000, T i m wrote: I've just measured the guides on the down tube and it looks like the ID is ~6mm. So 1.5m in black would be ideal (and that allows a bit of slack). ;-) The drums I've found are 4 core plus an overall earth braid (proper close woven braid not these modern balding versions), overall cable diameter is 4.5mm. The other is 6 core plus an overall earth braid 5.6mm OD. Both are black. You are welcome to a couple of metres of either or both. Ooo, the 6 core sounds interesting Peter. I'll pm you now. Cheers, T i m |
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In message , T i m
writes Hi All, I'm after a small selection of JST-SM connectors. They look like this: http://tinyurl.com/yhkn2hz ... often found as interconnects inside all sorts of low power electrical kit. Wire to wire, locking, polarised, small and in various number of 'ways' (I would be interested in 2 6 ways). They also come in black and white (solid colours, not striped). ;-) So, I need a few of each size for myself (electric bike in this instance and that already uses them) and it looks like Farnell do some: http://tinyurl.com/yjxvf5r So, before I create an account I have an account and order some I think I remember someone saying they sometimes do 'specials' on the postage (assuming order value below that for free postage) and / or is there anyone else who stocks these things who may be better for small orders please? On similar lines I need a couple of meters of (min) 5 core, thin (~1-3A?) stranded, (ideally) black sheathed cable (it needs to run through the eyelets of a cycle downtube so be about the size of a std brake cable outer). It could come from a supplier in a cut length or be a cheap made-up lead where I could cut the ends off etc (a USB cable or somesuch)? Ideas please? Cheers, T i m (Nth London) -- geoff |
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On Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:07:37 +0000, geoff wrote:
In message , T i m writes Hi All, I'm after a small selection of JST-SM connectors. They look like this: http://tinyurl.com/yhkn2hz ... often found as interconnects inside all sorts of low power electrical kit. Wire to wire, locking, polarised, small and in various number of 'ways' (I would be interested in 2 6 ways). They also come in black and white (solid colours, not striped). ;-) So, I need a few of each size for myself (electric bike in this instance and that already uses them) and it looks like Farnell do some: http://tinyurl.com/yjxvf5r So, before I create an account I have an account Hmmm, ;-) Do account holders generally pay the same for the actual items do you know? There has been a slight update in that someone else might be interested in getting some connectors so we could end up to the free postage threshold anyway. With all your connections in your game Geoff, any other places likely to stock such things (in black especially)? Thanks and I may be back. ;-) T i m |
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writes On Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:07:37 +0000, geoff wrote: In message , T i m writes Hi All, I'm after a small selection of JST-SM connectors. They look like this: http://tinyurl.com/yhkn2hz ... often found as interconnects inside all sorts of low power electrical kit. Wire to wire, locking, polarised, small and in various number of 'ways' (I would be interested in 2 6 ways). They also come in black and white (solid colours, not striped). ;-) So, I need a few of each size for myself (electric bike in this instance and that already uses them) and it looks like Farnell do some: http://tinyurl.com/yjxvf5r So, before I create an account I have an account Hmmm, ;-) Do account holders generally pay the same for the actual items do you know? Yes AFAIK, I certainly pay catalogue prices There has been a slight update in that someone else might be interested in getting some connectors so we could end up to the free postage threshold anyway. With all your connections in your game Geoff, any other places likely to stock such things (in black especially)? I have bought these connectors in the past and I bought them from Farnell - time was more precious than a couple of quid potentially saved at the time Thanks and I may be back. ;-) T i m -- geoff |
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T i m wrote: Do account holders generally pay the same for the actual items do you know? Any discount is usually on volume of business. Or buying a big quantity of one item. There has been a slight update in that someone else might be interested in getting some connectors so we could end up to the free postage threshold anyway. With all your connections in your game Geoff, any other places likely to stock such things (in black especially)? You'd probably get it in black easily - provided you pay for a full drum. Farnell, etc, don't usually sell cut lengths. Maplin may have what you want by the metre. -- *Starfishes have no brains * Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:44:01 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote: In article , T i m wrote: Do account holders generally pay the same for the actual items do you know? Any discount is usually on volume of business. Or buying a big quantity of one item. Ok. There has been a slight update in that someone else might be interested in getting some connectors so we could end up to the free postage threshold anyway. With all your connections in your game Geoff, any other places likely to stock such things (in black especially)? You'd probably get it in black easily - provided you pay for a full drum. Farnell, etc, don't usually sell cut lengths. Maplin may have what you want by the metre. Sorry Dave, talking about the connectors here (Farnell only do them in white and the ones on the bike are black). Good point about Maplin for the cable though (the last cable I bought from there was that very heavy duty flex the car boys use for ICE power. I use a bit as an extension lead for an electric outboard!). ;-) Cheers, T i m |
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T i m writes: Do account holders generally pay the same for the actual items do you know? When I was at Sun Microsystems in the early 2000's, there were quite a few of us into electronics. I setup an internal mailing list for ordering from CPC, and we got to the point where there were a large number of people subscribed and we were placing 2-3 orders a week (this was all personal orders, not company orders). CPC then setup a special account for us with automatic 10% off catalogue prices (but not the special offer leaflet prices). This was open to all Sun employees. I'm not sure we made a lot of use of it because it wasn't a credit account (and several of us already had our own CPC credit accounts), delivery had to be to Sun's Goods In (which wasn't always convenient), and lots of the things we ordered were from the offer leaflets. Still, it was a nice gesture. We don't have so many people at work ordering stuff nowadays, but collectively we probably still place an order with them every couple of weeks. -- Andrew Gabriel [email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup] |
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That reminds me, a CPC 2010 Catalogue Preview arrived this week.
It came with a "GET £5 OFF" voucher - just quote the reference number in the box below on your next order. The box below is completely blank! -- Andrew Gabriel [email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup] |
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In message , Andrew Gabriel
writes That reminds me, a CPC 2010 Catalogue Preview arrived this week. It came with a "GET £5 OFF" voucher - just quote the reference number in the box below on your next order. The box below is completely blank! And how many of the posted prices are already obsolete ? -- geoff |
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