A source for radio/servo connectors - r/c radio connectors

[chuck chesney]

Hi guys,
I have four radios and a couple of dozen servos, using a total of three different kinds of non compatable connectors. I want to change everything over to a standard connector type. Does anyone know a source for the universal type connectors (Hitech type would be a very good second choice), both male and female. They don't need to have pigtails, but would need to be fairly reasonable in overall cost.
Thanks for your input.

[jmw]

Hi Chuck,

in Europe ready-made servocables

Hi Chuck,

in Europe ready-made servocables can be bought from Conrad, a mailorder electronics company. Their international site (www.conrad.com) however does not list them individually yet says they can still be ordered. An overview is located at]http://www1.nl.conrad.com/scripts....JR+VLAK[/url]

As to the connectors in the receivers, the universal type (the three pins) are simply called 'headers' and this is the type with 0.1" spacing (2,54 mm). They are used widely in electronic devices and are commonly availlable through shops selling electronic components. Available in straight versions, right angle, gold plated (go for it, better contact), and then some. Often sold in long strips you can simply snap to the desired number of contacts, they are dirt cheap.
The thing is that, although they are called headers in everyday life, some manufacturers and shops call them differently. I could not locate them at Radio Shack site, f.e. yet I would be surprised if they did not have them. An example is from Molex, part number 4030. Farnell (www.farnell.com) has them under their part no 143134.
These are the Male Headers, instead of servo cables you could also get the corresponding Female Headers and wire them yourself. Definitely the cheapest solution, I'd think.

I would suggest to look for a shop selling electronic components in your hometown and simply ask for headers (take a servo with you ). You are bound to get them.

Hope this helps, if you still have questions, let me know!
Cheers,
Jan Martin Wagenaar

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[doug lachance]

try FMA..great service...
anything you need

try FMA..great service...
anything you need ...cheap.
any length leads you need .
jst pins if you want to make your own.