11-24-2010, 03:56 PM
Thanks, Lutz. Looking forward to more progress photos.
I purchased similar connecter strips from an electronics firm here in the US only to discover when I got the package that they were different sizes (male and female didn't line up!
) I was so frustrated by this, and already frustrated by searching through and trying to decipher online electronic catalog information, and even more so by searching my local phone directory to find a local electronics dealer with a real person I could talk to and ask questions, that I just threw up my hands in disgust and said, "To #@!! with it, I'll just hardwire it!".
Only since then have I discovered other DCC manufacturers who already have connectors soldered to wires. In my opinion it is well worth it to just pay extra and buy the ready made pigtails & connectors rather than go through the hassle of trying to track down then make your own connectors. I found a way to make use of the connectors I already purchased so all is not lost, but I would not wish my experience on any friend.
Galen
I purchased similar connecter strips from an electronics firm here in the US only to discover when I got the package that they were different sizes (male and female didn't line up!
) I was so frustrated by this, and already frustrated by searching through and trying to decipher online electronic catalog information, and even more so by searching my local phone directory to find a local electronics dealer with a real person I could talk to and ask questions, that I just threw up my hands in disgust and said, "To #@!! with it, I'll just hardwire it!".Only since then have I discovered other DCC manufacturers who already have connectors soldered to wires. In my opinion it is well worth it to just pay extra and buy the ready made pigtails & connectors rather than go through the hassle of trying to track down then make your own connectors. I found a way to make use of the connectors I already purchased so all is not lost, but I would not wish my experience on any friend.
Galen
I may not be a rivet counter, but I sure do like rivets!