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RE: Electronics Question (again...) - EdK - 03-19-2016
(03-18-2016, 11:08 PM)Highpower Wrote: Now I just have to hope I guessed at ordering the correct mating connector and pins to connect the switch to.
Willie,
Which parts did you order? I can tell you if they're the correct ones. That Molex connector in the picture is one we use at work so I can check on the proper part numbers for you.
Ed
RE: Electronics Question (again...) - Highpower - 03-19-2016
WM11958-ND connector and WM2517-ND pins.
I searched for HOURS and couldn't find any pins that said they were compatible with that style of connector. Then I finally figured out there were more listed below, but you had to scroll down to see them.
Digikey is a great site for sure - IF- you know exactly what it is you are looking for. Not so much for a newb like me. It's like looking for a needle in a stack of needles.
I found a few leftover molex connectors in my "electronics" parts box. I had a couple of 4 pin and 6 pin - but no 5 pin of course.
RE: Electronics Question (again...) - EdK - 03-19-2016
(03-19-2016, 02:16 PM)Highpower Wrote: WM11958-ND connector and WM2517-ND pins.
Those parts should work Willie.
Ed
RE: Electronics Question (again...) - Highpower - 03-19-2016
Cool. Thanks Ed. Since the switch will go into the upper housing I figured having a disconnect would be better for servicing the unit in the future, rather than having to stuff a bunch of extra long wires into the lower housing in order to separate the halves again.