Hey everyone,
Sorry for another post about jackpot connectors, but I’m having difficulty with the input pin connectors. I’m currently using the standard 2pin DuPonts but they just don’t stay in place and are literally the bane of my CNC. A light wind blows and they slip out of place.
Does anyone have suggestions on an alternative to the DuPonts? I’m really considering a hot glue approach but would like to avoid that if possible.
Thanks
I believe there’s a 3d printed thing to help with that made by @DougJoseph . Will update the link
It’s been 11 years since I retired from Molex so a little out of touch, but my understanding is the DuPont is the same pitch as our Molex SL connectors which is 0.100” or more commonly called the metric 2.54mm. While they are somewhat interchangeable as we know they are not optimized for a fit. What is most important is to have adequate “wipe” meaning the female male interface has a little bit of travel.
I tiny dab of hot melt not the worse solution. The hot melt glue does not really affect the PBT plastic. You can put a drop on a housing, let it cool, a day later it will peal off, or should.
“Just a little dab will do you.” (wow that quote SHOWS MY AGE!!)
With that said I truly would defer to others on this. I am in the process of doing my LR 4 and by no means know what I’m doing. 
Interesting solution!! I will have to check it out.
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Molex micro-fit is my connector of choice. That’s mainly because I have the oem crimping tool and it’s a joy to get reliable repeatable crimps of pin onto cable. 
How is the ‘fit’ with the microfit connectors? Do they feel like they are actually secured in place? Also did you use them on the 4 pin connectors too?
Interesting.. I was considering printing a housing as well. This just saves me some R&D time.
Im curious about the Microfit connectors, listed below. If they are secure I might just go for those, if not, 3d printed or glue is the next option.
I wouldn’t know, my v1 extensions worked just fine. Haven’t had any issues with the wiring.