[simpits-tech] Gables/Connectors

[Cris Harrison]

On 2/23/2012 5:02 AM, Contrapezist wrote:
> I'm not totally opposed to changing the connectors, sometimes I have a hard
> time finding the right ones reasonably. Sometimes I get stuff with a cut off
> connector, these have a fairly high scrap value due to the gold plating. D
> connectors will usually suffice. A lot of times if I have the proper
> connector I end up just terminating it to D connector anyway. BTW Anyone
> else get frustrated to death over slight differences between bendix, cannon
> and deustch. Have the right clocking same number and gauge of pins but
> slightly different diameter. Need to set up a parts exchange, I have a mess
> of connectors that don't fit anything I have as I'm sure others do.
That why connector houses make money.. no two are alike.. I could do 
what you suggested about a 'exchange'. to launch it I would need the 
following: part-number, manufacture, new/used, condition, quanity. Each 
Vendor (lack of a better word) would list his/her parts. ....
>
> Myself I haven't had much luck getting information out of gables, over the
> years my requests for information have gone unanswered so I just gave up.
what do you mean 'requests for information'?  ie email?? nah just call 
the girl in charge of documents, though you will not get the 'book' you 
will get outline, and pinout info..
> Have some nice audio panels that will be quite an effort to reverse engineer
> that are just gathering dust.
which audio panels.. (always looking for panels my self) photos & numbers :)
>
> Glad the video helped shine some light on what's happening.

> The guy that
> made it is real oddball nut with a ridiculous bunch of crap and spends way
> too much time playing with "black boxes" rather than building usable sim
> stuff. I think I used errr he used 10K resistors and 28V no special reason
> it just happened to work.
duh why put yourself down?? we are all nuts, and we spend waaaay to much 
time paying with boxes... LOL.
>
> Austin
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Cris Harrison
> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 7:29 AM
> To: Simulator Cockpit Builder's List
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Image warping (Was: Frustration!)
>
> On 2/22/2012 12:29 AM, dabigboy at cox.net wrote:
>> ---- Cris Harrison<phoenixcomm at gmail.com>   wrote:
>>> Matt
>>> Your idea, with the analog port; it will not work.
>>>
>>> I have seen people tare up the radio head and change all the wiring (If
>>> you really want to go through, and redesign the thing), when you have
>>> the pin-out! just get a connector and build a nice cable.
>> <snip>
>>
> Hay the fog has lifted... sorry bout the stick I was hitting you
> with...  so to some it up..
> Each digit has 5 wires (bits) and only 2 of them will be low the other 3
> will be pulled up>  :)
> I found a video on you tube:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4skhmZhXjjo&feature=endscreen&NR=1
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4skhmZhXjjo&feature=endscreen&NR=1>
>
> your right about the connectors... OUCH. ok look up Connector
> Distribution in LA check them out also them them that you dont care if
> its in plastic or if it scratched... I realy dont know what else you are
> going to use...
>> I haven't hackerized the whole digits yet, perhaps I need to grab the
> multimeter and revisit them. Btw, the ONLY reason I am forced to cut into
> the wiring harness for the head is that the connectors are over $100 a
> piece....doesn't make much sense to spend $300+ for something that barely
> cost me $40. Even if I can make the original wiring scheme work, I will
> still have to cut into the wiring and use something other than the built-in
> connector. It does suck. :(
>> Matt
>
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