Question about connector on default hotend

I recently bought an E3D hot end to replace the stock one that came with my Robo 3d. While I was getting ready to wire it up, I noticed that the stock hot end on my printer came with a plug connecting the hotend to the wires that lead to the Arduino board. What I want to do is find the same kind of plug and hook the new hotend to that, so that way I don't have to remove the old plug to connect the E3D hotend. I've tried googling for 4-pin connectors (which is what this looks like) but I haven't been able to find the one on the Robo 3d. I've attached pictures of what it looks like. Anybody know what it's called?

 

That looks like a molex connector. search for 4 pin polarized.

http://www.molex.com/molex/products/listview.jsp?query=&path=cHome##-1##-1~~ncCRIMPHOUSINGS##0##f&offset=0&autoNav=1&sType=z&filter=&fs=categoryid:crimphousings,productname:"mini-fit jr.",application:wire-to-wire,genderr(plug||male),numberofrows:1&channel=Products

This may be the plug your looking for. scroll down look at sheet 2 of 3
http://www.molex.com/pdm_docs/sd/039014046_sd.pdf

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/39-01-4046/WM18440-ND/300073

 

Awesome, this looks like what I need. Thank you!

 

I am trying to buy this connector on the hotend but can not find it please help!
I know it is a molex connector female; I bought a all metal hot end and need a connector so I don't have to wire it in from the base

 

Hmm, interesting, Robo3D started using connectors for the hotend... Definitely wasn't the case for Kickstarter model.

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The only thing is this ones dont stick out like the one on the hotend. see the pic how they stick out

 

mark is correct.. if you follow the links above it will take you to the matching male end also.. let me see if i can find the direct link for you..

male side....
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/0039014041/WM23609-ND/930291

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/0039014040/WM18435-ND/300068​

female side.​

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/39-01-4046/WM18440-ND/300073​

pins.​

in the "associated products section" (in the links above) will fit these housings some examples:​

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/0039000221/WM9156CT-ND/4626562​

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/0460121141/WM9730CT-ND/4037906

 

thank you that is the right housing unit (Male) but the pins on mine are rectangular and with holes not pointed pins?

 

Rectangle hole

 

follow those links it will take you to the pins your looking for "in the associated products section" of the table
these connectors can be configured different ways.. scroll through the listing of crimp pins and pick the one you need. here's another example that will fit those housings..
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/0039000185/WM9155CT-ND/3516832

 

Thanks I appreciate it; I am trying to see if I can hook up my all metal hot end with the clip so it will be easier this way to unclip it. I hear that the regular fan mount does not fit with an all metal hotend. Is there a a way to take the fan mount off? I got the fan off but not the fan mount.

Thanks again for everyone's help; you guys are awesome!

Jordan

 

Yes, the mount bracket/clip is held by one of the bolts that holds extruder on the carriage. Look under the carriage - you'll need a Philips screwdriver...

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Thank you all

 

I can confirm they are WM18440-ND and WM18435-ND

 

I used those part numbers and have made a couple of plugs to use with a hexagon. Haven't tested yet, but it heated up fine during an initial test. I made my cables a little longer so I could move the plug up the wire bundle and away from the carriage so it didn't get in the way like the stock one did at times.

 

@Jordanbanks: Hi, as it is Molex connector and Digikey is the authorized distributor for Molex parts and I think you should took the help of their technical support and tell them you need for hot end and they will provide you the exact Part Number.