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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management

Fri 22 January 2010, 00:16

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Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

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Posted By Gerald D

Here is another interesting option: ...

Here is another interesting option:

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from http://soigeneris.com/gecko.aspx

Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management

Sat 14 November 2009, 08:14

Replies: 34

Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

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Posted By Gerald D

Am I really that scary? :D:(

Am I really that scary? :D:(

Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management

Tue 03 March 2009, 23:41

Replies: 34

Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

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Posted By Gerald D

Okay, who is going to do us pictures of neatly...

Okay, who is going to do us pictures of neatly soldering a screened 4 core motor cable (plus resistor) into a DB9?

Heath, how does one neatly connect the screen to a metal backshell(pic2)? Kalo?...

Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management

Tue 03 March 2009, 20:04

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Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

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Posted By Gerald D

For practising, you only need the part in the...

For practising, you only need the part in the first photo, and they are sold loose at under $2. My thinking is that you might want to trash your first practice attempts.

Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management

Mon 02 March 2009, 23:00

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Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

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Posted By Gerald D

Some pictures borrowed off the www: 3879 ...

Some pictures borrowed off the www:

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Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management

Mon 02 March 2009, 21:52

Replies: 34

Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

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Posted By Gerald D

Pete, the DB9 is not a total horror story - it...

Pete, the DB9 is not a total horror story - it just takes a little practice with the right equipment. A good soldering iron is the expensive item and is a good investment anyway. May I suggest you...

Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management

Mon 02 March 2009, 01:29

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Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

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Posted By Gerald D

Let me re-phrase that: . . . . I have this...

Let me re-phrase that: . . . . I have this bigmoderate resistance to DBany connectors for a self-build project . . .

Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management

Sun 01 March 2009, 23:11

Replies: 34

Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

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Posted By Gerald D

Thanks Kalo, you have explained very carefully...

Thanks Kalo, you have explained very carefully why I have this big resistance to DB connectors for a self-build project!

Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management

Fri 06 February 2009, 21:59

Replies: 34

Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

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Posted By Gerald D

That DB9 connector also means that some soldering...

That DB9 connector also means that some soldering needs to be done. That is another potential can of worms, because it is not the easiest soldering for a beginner. It needs some practice and...

Forum: 60. Wiring & Cable Management

Tue 07 October 2008, 12:12

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Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

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Posted By Gerald D

Soldering DB9 connectors on the motor cables for the Gecko G540

And if you want a 5th drive for an indexer?

Further, the DB9 connectors for the motors do not appeal to me at all. My experience with DB connectors hasn't always been 100%, and then it has been...

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