Re: Connector suggestions needed

[Simon McCaughey <simonmcc@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the suggestions folks, still cant find male and female
without
any PCB mount, but thats ok, I can solder to that end of the connector.

I will post pictures and a bit of a write up when I get a chance!

Regards

Simon
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On 23 March 2013 11:54, Tracey Gardner <tracey.gardner@xxxxxxx>
wrote:

>
> Hello Simon
>
> I suggest that you take a look at the Phoenix range of connectors,
they use
> screw connectors and they do a plug and socket type.
> They're nice and compact and available from most of the large
electronic
> houses, such as Farnell, but they're not cheap :-(
>
>
> http://uk.farnell.com/phoenix-contact/1757077/plug-free-r-a-5-08mm-8way/dp/3705407
>
> You can usually find some on Ebay as well.
>
> Regards
>
> Tracey
>
>
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> From: "Simon McCaughey" <simonmcc@xxxxxxx>
> To: "UK Home Automation List" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 11:09 AM
> Subject: [ukha_d] Connector suggestions needed
>
>
> > hi folks,
> >
> > I suspect there may be an obvious solution to my problem, but I
can't see
> > it, so would appreciate suggestions.
> >
> > I've just changed my heating solution from PC+viom to Raspberry
pi +
> relay
> > board, which is nicer, and more self contained. It is controlled
via PC,
> > but there are 'boost' and 'off' buttons, and LED indicators on
the main
> > unit, and remotely located in the bedroom. This remote connection
is via
> > cat5, and at the minute I'm using normal terminal connector
blocks to
> > connect the CAT5 cable to the internal wiring, and its a bit
bulky.
> >
> > What other connector types could I use? I'd prefer something that
can be
> > plugged out, but I also like the flexibility of screw terminals.
I was
> > thinking of maybe using some old RS232 connectors.
> >
> > If there were tiny terminal blocks available, they would be
ideal, but I
> > can't find any
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Simon
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