Re: motor grounding and DB9 connector question

> For fast interchangability, I've always picked the appropriate

sized "Round - Circular - AMP Connectors" (now tyco-amp) found in the
DigiKey Catalogs. (yep, the ones you get twice a week once you've

> order from them) or digikey.com ??
>
> Downside is you need to have a pile of both male and female

terminals and they always wanted you to buy a hundred at a time. As
years go on, you end up buying a hundred of all kinds of those pins

> cause you need them. So, don't feel bad, just go ahead and get it

over with !

>
> I think they are rated for 13 amps per pin.

Thanks so much. I should have thought about AMP connectors. I see
them on all sorts of laser power supplies and other junk that I work
with on occasion. Off to digikey.com I go for several hours of total
frustration.

Thanks again to everyone that replied about the connectors.

Anyone have any thoughts about grounding the motors? Does anyone do
this? I've never grounded DC motors in the past but since the motors
have ground straps attached, it seems someone is doing it.

Thanks,

Chris