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  1. WZ9V

    WZ9V Active Member

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    Anybody know what the locking connectors are that are used on the hotend fan, thermistor, heater and part fan?

    I'd like to purchase some for Jameco, Mouser or Digikey for an upgrade I'm doing.
     
  2. KTMDirtFace

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    They are Waterproof JST connectors for the fans. I'm trying to find a link for a US Seller but havn't yet. Here is an ebay link but hong kong. If i find a USA source i'll post up.. didn't see one on ebay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/30-Pairs-Wa...514319?hash=item5d5fff218f:g:BqIAAOSwSdZWcSA-

    Edit: Found some in california I think http://www.ebay.com/itm/30-Pairs-2-...184378?hash=item1a10c03fba:g:nXMAAOSwwpdW-M8Q



    Also the thermistor is a regular JST connector. like this...its not locking or isn't on mine anyway.
    http://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Pairs-...&qid=1464639865&sr=8-1&keywords=JST+Connector

    Edit: I don't know what the heater core uses as I put an E3D on mine so its straight wired now with no connector and i forgot what was on there before. but the fans are Waterproof/Locking JST, and the Thermistor is regular JST.
     
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    I'm replacing the stock heater with a 360W silicone one that runs of the AC mains and covers the entire print area.
     
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    I got some of those for now. I would have used a plain JST but it is on the thermistor cable for the heated bed that moves so a locking cable seemed like a better idea. I don't think the XT60 I'm using for the power will come loose but we shall see how it holds up.
     
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    @WZ9V if XT60's don't come apart in 500 class helis or 600-800 sized hexes and octocopters then a printer won't stress it enough for it to come apart either.
     
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    That is my thinking. Those things can be tough to pull apart. I've grown fond of having an easily removable build plate so I needed something to disconnect the heater that would hold up.
     
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    I like those connectors, thats a good idea for the bed thanks! ( I have tons of them too )
     
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    They do make XT90 also for even higher power needs.
     
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    I have some of those too. They are huge.
     
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    I run EC5's on my Synergy E5 Heli. Yea they are huge

    Also castle makes some rediculus 6.5mm ones I use those on my boat.
     
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    Since I'm using 120VAC my amp draw will be like 3A but the XT60s were handy. I just got done with the bed wiring including a PETG sleeve. Bed and Thermistor resistances looked good so no shorts. Just have to finish the RAMPS/SSR wiring and recompile Marlin to turn the bed back on and set the right Thermistor.
     
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    Oh yea i cant imagine a 3d printer pulling 150+ amps like a RC heli does. lol.

    But yea I have a bunch of xt60's and Deans...so not a bad idea if I decide to do what you have done and make the bed unpluggable.
     
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    Eww, Deans :eek:
     

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