Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Limit Switch Connectors

In a message dated 04-May-02 00:12:02 Central Daylight Time,
peter.homann@... writes:

> I am after advice on what sort of connectors do people use to connect the
> wires from limit switches to the controller unit.
>
> I am thinking of using RCA jacks. They are the ones used on a lot of audio
> equipment.

WHY would you want to use THOSE? AWFUL things, so hard to "do" onto a cable
of ANY kind, and NOT "pretty"! I don't know the mnemonics of all the "better
kinds" like "F connectors", etc., (I DO know "BNC", but that is for RF and
test-leads, and is a bit large and expensive for limit-switches, anyway).

Connections AT the switches? What about "push-on" lugs that fit those
"tabs"? There are at least three sizes of those from about 3 mm to 6 mm.
The lugs come with none, or various plastic molded covers, when necessary.
Can be soldered onto wires, or, as intended, crimped on "gas-tight", if you
have the proper tool to do that. A MUCH more electrically-secure method than
audio-plugs!

What is BETTER is a properly SOLDERED joint, with a neatly-applied
shrink-tubing "cover" over the joint, when indicated.

HOW many "CNC machines" have RCA jacks on their "small parts"?????? UGH!
NOT a good idea, in MY opinion! I have not intended to SOUND like a nasty
old troll, here, though many would surely say that I am just that. I meant
well . . .
Jan Rowland


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