What type connector is this please ?

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Tried using gemini AI to identify but came up with wrong type. It's an oldie, as in 27 years, an RCS ESC/sound activation/light direction unit. Just need to hook up to the 3 pin socket on right for sound function activation. Thanks in anticipation. Max

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dunnyrail said:
Or could they be JST with pins at roughly 2.5mm separation? If Phil cant help I have few JST 3 pin jobbies.
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Well spotted Jon. My including a scale was not wasted :) I thought I could rummage in my "assorter of electrickery" and see if I had something that I could solder wires to to fit individually. Max
 
Definitely Molex. KF2510 connector family, and 2.54mm (0.1inch)pitch.

I have plenty (some) of the 2-pin, and should have 3-pin kicking about..

The pins are a little bigger than many other connector-series, so anything else you try will be a tight fit. - So no good for anything else, afterwards.

PhilP.
 
Theoretically, the 3-pin connector from a servo will be the same pitch, but servo-connector pins are finer.

I have used the crimp-pins from these (covered with heatshrink) on LGB motor-block pins, so possibly a 'better' fit if removed from the housing?

I continue to rummage, though not my highest priority job.

PhilP.
 
PhilP said:
Theoretically, the 3-pin connector from a servo will be the same pitch, but servo-connector pins are finer.

I have used the crimp-pins from these (covered with heatshrink) on LGB motor-block pins, so possibly a 'better' fit if removed from the housing?

I continue to rummage, though not my highest priority job.

PhilP.
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Not found one, but did find several 2-pin..

Checked the fit of a servo plug, and it is better than I thought.

@maxi-model
I can slip a servo lead in with the rest of your items. :)

PhilP.
 
PhilP said:
Not found one, but did find several 2-pin..

Checked the fit of a servo plug, and it is better than I thought.

@maxi-model
I can slip a servo lead in with the rest of your items. :)

PhilP.
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Thank you Phil. Yes, pop one in I'll give it a go. Max
 
Bingo, found it ! Measurements all match. Thanks to all, I think you gave me the tip to search Software Tools & PhilP. Now just got to get their checkout to accept my newly registered account :banghead::mad: I'll call them in the morning (Monday ?) I wonder what the postage will be ? Didn't get that far in the checkout process. Max

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maxi-model said:
Bingo, found it ! Measurements all match. Thanks to all, I think you gave me the tip to search Software Tools & PhilP. Now just got to get their checkout to accept my newly registered account :banghead::mad: I'll call them in the morning (Monday ?) I wonder what the postage will be ? Didn't get that far in the checkout process. Max

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Max, do you have a crimping tool for the connectors?

PhilP.
 
I do not have the crimper. I usually just wing it with pliers and solder. Max.

P.S. Cablematic advise in their FAQ's that first time users should ring to set up account. Didn't say that on any prompts when it kept rejecting the account details I had just set up at thier prompting when going to checkout. Nor did the webpage or FAQ's give any indication of their opening times, Mon - Friday. Needed separate Google search. Again :banghead: :banghead::devil::confused: Max
 
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