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http://www.molex.com/molex/products/...P_HOUSINGS.xml
then just connect the wires behind the other side of the harness
Hey everyone,
During my first project, I tried Radioshack Quick Disconnects. I was building an all-in-one unit, and I needed to split 3 input wires (BATT, IGN, and GND) 3 ways - one to the power supply, the other one to the monitor and the third one to the amp (all 3 parts are ok with unregulated 12V). I also wanted to be able to disconnect any of the device quickly, yet have them securely connected at other times. My problem was that splitting a wire 3 ways is pretty messy, and with all that extra wire / electrical tape, the whole contraption becomes inflexible, so it was a pain to fit it all in a 7x7x4 box.
I was wondering if there's something similar to Dual-Row Barrier Strips, only instead of 1-1 wire joining, I can get 1-3 splitting. In other words, the top would have 3 total terminals, and the bottom would have 9 total: 3 triplets, each fed off one of the terminals above.
Alternatively, I was trying to figure out if i can somehow use one of Ring Terminals, but didn't find the right thing to connect them two - it needs a screw terminal, I assume?
So what's the best way to do this? For my next project, I'd like to have better wire management, and it seems that I'm just not using the right parts for the job.
Last edited by nivanov; 01-27-2012 at 05:09 PM.
what about using something like these:
http://www.molex.com/molex/products/...P_HOUSINGS.xml
then just connect the wires behind the other side of the harness
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That's just a plain 9-pin connector, right? Doesn't that imply that each harness wire needs to be split off 3 ways? I'm trying to avoid that. Also, using one plug like that means i can't disconnect only one device - I either disconnect one or disconnect them all.Originally Posted by soundman98
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My Project: All-in-one Double Din Unit
I use deutch connectors:
http://order.waytekwire.com/productd...03%20PIN%20AT/
and
http://order.waytekwire.com/productd...ONNECTOR%20AT/
and
http://order.waytekwire.com/productd...-16%20GA%20AT/
http://order.waytekwire.com/productd...03%20PIN%20AT/
and
http://order.waytekwire.com/productd...R%20PLUG%20AT/
and
http://order.waytekwire.com/productd...-16%20GA%20AT/
I think any dual-level crimper can crimp the pins, such as those listed here:
http://www.futurlec.com/Tools-Crimping.shtml
would work. I personally use significantly more expensive crimpers.
Those connectors can handle a fair amount of current, and they are weatherproof. More current than most carpc components use.
RevFE - Super fast, modular frontend. Most powerful skinning engine in existence. Strong enough for an i7 made for a fitpc.
Just a shame I can't justify a carpc to use it on anymore.
That would take care of having 1 connector per device instead of 3, but it doesn't provide for a good way to split one wire into 3.
I'm glad that at least there isn't an obvious product for this that somebody would reply with in 5 minutes
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My Project: All-in-one Double Din Unit
i don't think there is a really good method to splitting a wire 3 ways..
My 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT:
"The Project That Never Ends"
more projects then time!
Led Skyline Tail Lights--100%
High Power Led Reverse Lights--100%
Led third brake light--100%
Led front turn signals--0%
HID retro--100%
Oh, Butt splices.
RevFE - Super fast, modular frontend. Most powerful skinning engine in existence. Strong enough for an i7 made for a fitpc.
Just a shame I can't justify a carpc to use it on anymore.
A distribution block?
I've been using "blocks" from old Volvos - a U-shaped connector in a plastic housing (2 screws to body etc) which has six 6.4mm (1/4") male spades and a 9mm male spade at each end. It's roughly matchbox sized plus the 2 screw flanges.
Otherwise I use a large diameter screw terminal (that takes all wires) else a dual-row screw-terminal block with one side common (eg, 4 terminals; in + 3 out on one side; common interconnected on the other).
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