PP60C CNC port question

[SeanMurphy265]

I have a dumb question. Do I have to solder my wires into the connector on the back of the cutter, or can I get some crimp on connectors? I went to Auto Zone and they had no connectors that small.

[Rodsmachineshop]

didnt you get a plug for the back . I got one with my power plasma 50

[SeanMurphy265]

I got the plug no wire, but let me go look!

[Rodsmachineshop]

i got just the plug only no wire had to solder wires onto plug

[SeanMurphy265]

[Brian Ski]

It looks like that style of plug needs the wires soldered to it. It will make the connection a lot more secure. You do not need to crimp them just fresh cut the wire, give the copper a little twist, tin the wire (apply solder just enough to wet the wire). Then lay the wire in the slot, then a touch more solder to set in place.

[Rodsmachineshop]

yes same as my plug sorta hard to solder since so small i use a helping hand holding set up when i soldered my wires .

[posixPilot]

That's what I was afraid of.... My soldering abilities are not very good! If I can get them stuck on I will put some heat shrink tubes around the connections.

Sean,

How many pins do you need wired? I would be happy to solder on some cat 5 (8 wires) and send you the coupler I received with my 256 . Just let me know. I think cat 5 would be adequate (gauge) for the application.

Cheers
Mike

[SeanMurphy265]

Sean,

How many pins do you need wired? I would be happy to solder on some cat 5 (8 wires) and send you the coupler I received with my 256 . Just let me know. I think cat 5 would be adequate (gauge) for the application.

Cheers
Mike

Thanks I got them fixed up. I started out with 18 gauge wire which is too thick. I got a roll of 20 gauge wire so it would fit inside the holes, and that made it easier, but it is still a pain! I have a cheapo soldering iron, I'm going to invest in a better one.