Nick Somerville Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Martin Harris - Moderator said: I suppose some work with a scalpel tip could allow you to release and rearrange the servo connector pins to use them for 4 servos/retracts and leave a pair for a light feed. What I thought, though no lights being fitted to the Fury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 On 30/11/2021 at 18:03, MattyB said: If you buy a Multiplex model you'll see in the instructons they often show a 6 pin green connector being used on a lipo. Why I'm not sure - it must be more long winded to solder and it can't have the same contact area as a dedicated power type plug (XT60, EC3 etc) has (they are only rated to 35A). I can only assume Mpx want to sell more of their own connectors! I actually use them quite a bit, they are quite easy to solder and being connected to 3 pins each well supported. The other thing with these plugs is although they are quite secure they are pretty easy to push together and pull apart, not like some of the others than need quite a bit of force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Graham R said: I have seen a 3D print file for these moulds. I think it was on thingyverse. Good spot, Google returned it first try… https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4162646 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave windymiller Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 (edited) On 01/12/2021 at 08:49, stu knowles said: where have you sourced those from Dave?? Thanks Model shop leeds Pelikan MPX 8 Pin Wing Connector 1M71285 (48078) Edited December 5, 2021 by dave windymiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Model Shop Leeds have a number of FMS multi-connectors that look likely to work... No idea of quality though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 (edited) I have an early FMS Zero and wings have loads of wires for ailerons, flaps, retracts and lights.. Fitted a lipo 6s balance lead extention using socket connected to the fuselage and plug onto wing leads . Very quick and simple to connect . Make sure to buy better quality extension leads as some use really rubbish wire. They can be cut and soldered directly to the wires or fitted with plugs and sockets on servos Edited December 6, 2021 by Engine Doctor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 Spent the afternoon making up an 12 way Ashlock connector today. Must say if you don't have a crimp tool and experience of making off servo leads, then this style of wing connector is not for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Nice one Andy, virtually the same as my CPC ones which do not have locks. Mind you, with that number of pins they are a tight fit anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 I leave my servos leads to 'rattle' about, if i need to change a servo then it is easier to pull it out and re-solder a new one to the lead, still using the mpx plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manish Chandrayan Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 For MPX connectors, I personally use these There are two different types one for connecting servo pins and one for power leads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul De Tourtoulon Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Manish Chandrayan said: For MPX connectors, I personally use these There are two different types one for connecting servo pins and one for power leads Yes I did see them but I had an old stock of mpx plugs from my old shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Have to say using the Ashlock connectors on one model makes life really easy to make and break the required wing connections. Will definitely be using them on more models in the future despite the fact that they are a pain to wire up and make off the crimp connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 I shall repeat that I have a £500 Molex tool to do these and many years of professional experience with them. Just send me your cable and connectors and they will be made up FOC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Thanks for the offer Martin, may well take you up on that as my tool cost £12 and is a bit hit and miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 If you use a lot of these then, The Component Shop sells packs of 50 pairs of genuine JR/Hitec connectors, also several gauges of twisted wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Somerville Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 On the hunt again for a four servo connection between wing and fuselage. Found these after some googling https://www.3waycomponents.co.uk/12-Way-Universal-TE-AMP-MATE-N-LOK-Wiring-Connector-Kit-With-Seals?search=Mate-n-lok&page=4 cheap and robust looking but the blurb says for 18-20 gauge wire. Given that heavier duty servo wire is 22 gauge the unit may be a tad robust. The model will have twin 3200ma li ion receiver batteries on HV servos. Any electrical gurus who can comment please. They do look somewhat easier to solder up than some others discussed here, which will suit my less than perfect soldering skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Nick. Have you seen 4Max Maxlock connectors ?? Popular I believe! Colin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Nick, those are meant to be crimped, not soldered, although you may get away with soldering then carefully squeezing the crimps together with pliers. Get it wrong and they will not go into the housings. Why not take up my offer above and have normal 10 or 12 way ones done professionally? You would almost certainly need a dedicated AMP crimp tool to do those properly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outrunner Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 4Max also sell the crimp tool for Ashlock connectors https://www.4-max.co.uk/crimping-pliers.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.