stubble! Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 So I've got a nest of SAE connectors and thick cables in my tank bag, and other than my jacket liner, they all power low-draw stuff (Zumo, Radar, etc). The powerlet cables & SAE connectors are great, but total overkill for this stuff. So I'm thinking of converting the low-draw power in my tankbag to more compact connectors. Preferably something that has a variety of connector types, like flush-mount jacks, etc. Is there a more-or-less 'standard' out there for this? USB? Link to comment
stubble! Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Well in rearranging things and making a new cable I've alleviated most of my space complaints, but I'm still curious what types of connectors others are using for low-current applications. Link to comment
StuGotz Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Dood! try this linky. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_DC_Power_Connectors MB> Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 No personal experience but these guys have quite a few potential options worth looking through - LINKY Link to comment
effexer1 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Dood! try this linky. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_DC_Power_Connectors MB> This is exactly what you need. Small, very capable of supplying milliamps to low draw auxillaries. I was wondering how I could post a pic of this stuff, and MB beat me to it! Link to comment
smiller Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Dood! try this linky. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_DC_Power_Connectors Yep, those are the standard for low-current power connections (although USB seems to be gaining fast.) And of course there need to be fifty different sizes . I have been using the 5mm/2.1mm size just because they are commonly available at Radio Shack. One note, the two plugs pictured on the right are audio plugs and should never be used in power applications. The Wiki article mentions this but just thought I'd point it out. Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 One note, the two plugs pictured on the right are audio plugs and should never be used in power applications. The Wiki article mentions this but just thought I'd point it out. Mmmmm would you believe your other right (Left, not right) Link to comment
smiller Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Mmmmm would you believe your other right (Left, not right) Just testing to see if you were listening... Link to comment
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