Re: Black Box Question

On 29 Jan, CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com wrote:

> Message: 11
> Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 01:10:15 -0000
> From: "mariss92705" <mariss92705@...>
>
> (1) Wall-wart power supply connector OK?
>

My strong preference for the connectors is a CPC "Mil" style connector,
either one or three.

But I suspect that I am a distinct minority here, no matter how fabulous
that connector type might be, and will likely survive with DSubs.


As far as the power supply connector goes, I would NOT recommend a
circular Wall-wart connector.

1. There are too many different ones, ( 3 common barrel diameters and 4
common tip diameters ).

2. They are fragile.

3. They are too easily removed/displaced, even through vibration.

4. They are rarely secured to the PCB by anything other than solder, a
big no-no in my mind.


Why not just a different sex DE-9 ?


Alan


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