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Is this connector safe for the power supply on an MK3?  

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Is this connector safe for the power supply on an MK3?

I have an MK3 upgraded to an MK3s.  I've placed it in an enclosure and relocated the power supply to outside of the enclosure, to keep it from overheating.

Removing the printer with the detached power supply is frustrating, so I would like to be able to easily disconnect the power supply from the printer.  Would this connector work?

https://www.amazon.com/DIYhz-Circular-Aviation-Connector-Adapter/dp/B07D3CKYTM/

That is, I want to splice one of those connectors into these wires:

My concerns is whether the connector can handle the current.  Does someone have an idea for a better way to do this?

Best Answer by karl-herbert:

The maximum current flow is about 10A (240Watt, 24V). I would rather use something like that: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32704741297.html (XT40-XT60).

wbr,

Karl

Posted : 25/07/2021 4:25 pm
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current

Based on most of what I have read, the printer requires 2.2 AMPs of current.  

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 26/07/2021 10:07 am
Xanthe
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Connector capacity

No where near enough...

The heatbed alone will require at least 6A @24V, and the hotend  1.7A @24V.

I suggest rating connectors at at least 15A.

Posted : 26/07/2021 8:18 pm
karl-herbert
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Is this connector safe for the power supply on an MK3?

The maximum current flow is about 10A (240Watt, 24V). I would rather use something like that: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32704741297.html (XT40-XT60).

wbr,

Karl

Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.

Posted : 26/07/2021 8:48 pm
TT
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Here it is

Thanks, everyone.  Per @karl-herbert's suggestion, I went with these connectors I got on Amazon:

In hindsight, I probably should have used a different connector for the black/white cable, but otherwise it works great.

This post was modified 3 years ago by TT
Posted : 07/08/2021 6:16 am
cwbullet
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panic

 

Posted by: @tt

Thanks, everyone.  Per @karl-herbert's suggestion, I went with these connectors I got on Amazon:

In hindsight, I probably should have used a different connector for the black/white cable, but otherwise it works great.

I went with slightly smaller connectors for the panic but that works.   

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 07/08/2021 9:23 am
karl-herbert
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RE: Here it is

Good job 👍 

You could color-code the plugs with heat shrink tubes. E.g. red, black and black/white. The tubes are available in different sizes and colors.

wbr,

Karl

 

Statt zu klagen, dass wir nicht alles haben, was wir wollen, sollten wir lieber dankbar sein, dass wir nicht alles bekommen, was wir verdienen.

Posted : 07/08/2021 12:45 pm
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