I've got this small project and I want to I want try and build a 12 ch multi pin disconnect snake for my RF rack. I am planning on using the CPC connectors, they are inexpensive and been around forever. I’m not going touring or letting minimal wage Joe touch the connection.
Am I going down the right track?
Connector:
206151-2: Standard Circular Connector RECEPTACLE 37 PIN free hanging s.s. 23
206150-1: Standard Circular Connector PLUG 37 POSITION shell size 23
Contact Pins:
I see they offer Crimp and Solder style. With the Crimp tool being $215, will there be any issues soldering the pin/socket and pushing them into the plug? I’m planning to build just 2-3 complete connections (4-6 multi pins).
Extraction Tool: 305183
Solder:
Pin: 66182-1
Socket: 66183-1
Crimp:
Pin: 66591
Socket: 66592
Crimp Tool: 58495-1 ($215)
Back shells:
206138-1 – Standard
207774-1 – Self Centering
Add Heat Shrink on the each of the ground/exposed/drain wires.
I’ve got a EWI snake that I can hack.
I know the project is time consuming.
I've got help; my dad is retired Navy and was once a Maintenance Master Chief and has rebuilt a few of these connectors for the helicopters.
Am I going down the right track?
Connector:
206151-2: Standard Circular Connector RECEPTACLE 37 PIN free hanging s.s. 23
206150-1: Standard Circular Connector PLUG 37 POSITION shell size 23
Contact Pins:
I see they offer Crimp and Solder style. With the Crimp tool being $215, will there be any issues soldering the pin/socket and pushing them into the plug? I’m planning to build just 2-3 complete connections (4-6 multi pins).
Extraction Tool: 305183
Solder:
Pin: 66182-1
Socket: 66183-1
Crimp:
Pin: 66591
Socket: 66592
Crimp Tool: 58495-1 ($215)
Back shells:
206138-1 – Standard
207774-1 – Self Centering
Add Heat Shrink on the each of the ground/exposed/drain wires.
I’ve got a EWI snake that I can hack.
I know the project is time consuming.
I've got help; my dad is retired Navy and was once a Maintenance Master Chief and has rebuilt a few of these connectors for the helicopters.
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