Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper
Hi Matt, There are lots of options, and what's best for you will depend on what else comes across your bench. I'm a member of a hackerspace with all of these on the wall and more, so I have personal experience with all of the below: I suspect this is the Radio Shack tool Brooke refers to, it's a solid performer and dirt cheap, but the jaws are too thick for some of the smaller stuff (JST's and the like):http://www.ebay.com/itm/291470824600 Slightly more expensive, but noticeably nicer, are these, all of which have appropriate nests for what you're doing, and the Engineer models range down to smaller stuff in case you work with JST connectors, etc:http://www.adafruit.com/search?q=crimperb=1 Towards the larger end, these start down at the size you're working with, and range way up to automotive-style terminals for ECU harnesses and stuff, these are what I personally reach for most of the time:http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/111_112_170/products_id/364 Also, George's suggestion of the AMP Service Tool is a solid choice if you can find one. $50 is a bit steep but it's worth keeping your eyes out at garage sales and pawn shops. -Nate B- George Dubovsky wrote: Hi Matt, Any of the AMP Service Tools - I have the I and II - will work. Positions A and B (for the conductor and the insulation respectively) on Service Tool I or E and B on Service Tool II will work nicely. I suspect there are lots of other generic crimpers that will do the job as well. Heck, for just one connector, needle-nose pliers, a good magnifier, a soldering iron, and a dictionary of curse words will suffice... ;-) Good luck. 73, geo - n4ua On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 6:29 AM, Matt Robert matt.rob...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Guys, I am currently in the process of completing my Thunderbolt project and I need to find a suitable crimper to attach wires to the pins that go inside the power connector. The only reference I can find is on this page here ( http://www.prc68.com/I/ThunderBolt.shtml) that talks about the official Molex tool which is scarily expensive, and the page also mentioned a Radioshack tool that I can't find any further details on. Can someone please point me in the right direction of a suitable crimper for the Molex 538-16-02-0103 pins. Cheers, Matt VK2LK ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Using CPLD/FPGA or similar for frequency divider
I'm up for either ... My thoughts are to try it out on a development board and if it works, maybe build a few for possible sale, and also release Gerbers and VHDL files. Regards, David Partridge -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of cfo Sent: 08 June 2015 15:09 To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Using CPLD/FPGA or similar for frequency divider On Sun, 07 Jun 2015 11:23:40 +0100, David C. Partridge wrote: My reading so far of what's been said in this thread is that you might get good results using a CPLD/FPGA as a divider but ... . .. .. .. Thanks again Dave Is this going to be an open source project, or something you buy ? CFO -- E-mail:xne...@luna.dyndns.dk ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
[time-nuts] Spectracom 8195 position hold
I'm wondering if any other Spectracom 8195 users out there can shed some light on this. According to the manual, the specs are related to operating in 'position hold'. However, there seems to be no way to set position hold mode, or tell if it's in effect. (Well, there seems to be a RS485 command/response that has a bit flag for position hold, but I've not setup a 485 adapter and written any scripts to check it yet.) The unit has been running for some time so I don't think it's a matter of finishing a automatic survey. It could just be entered automatically, but it's far from clear in the manual. It may be that using the software commands is the only way to do this, but I don't know. Also, any pointer to software for this unit would be appreciated. Thanks! -Paul ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
[time-nuts] Electronically Disciplined Mechanical Pendulum
Greetings, I just want to let those who are curious about disciplining a mechanical pendulum that I have pretty much wrapped up playing with a 1m-long pendulum, which I control with PIC micro firmware and try to mainain at a constant temperature. Accuracy for 20-second averaging is typically better than 1 ppm. I have documented my work here: On my website ( http://ve2zaz.net/Pendulum_Ctl/Pendulum_Ctl.htm ), On Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NdGX4A8W88 ) Thanks, Bert, VE2ZAZ ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Electronically Disciplined Mechanical Pendulum
Hi Bert, Thanks for posting that project. What a wonderful combination of electronic and mechanical timing, of design and measurement, of hardware and software, of PICs and Python. One side experiment that would be interesting is to collect a couple of days of data using a fixed drive and then compare that with the same number of days using your adaptive FLL drive. The resulting phase or rate or ADEV plots would be amazing. /tvb - Original Message - From: Bert, VE2ZAZ ve2...@yahoo.ca To: time-nuts@febo.com Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 10:11 AM Subject: [time-nuts] Electronically Disciplined Mechanical Pendulum Greetings, I just want to let those who are curious about disciplining a mechanical pendulum that I have pretty much wrapped up playing with a 1m-long pendulum, which I control with PIC micro firmware and try to mainain at a constant temperature. Accuracy for 20-second averaging is typically better than 1 ppm. I have documented my work here: On my website ( http://ve2zaz.net/Pendulum_Ctl/Pendulum_Ctl.htm ), On Youtube ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NdGX4A8W88 ) Thanks, Bert, VE2ZAZ ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] TymServe 2100 and the 1995 GPS issue
I just received the Heol Design N024 Trimble ACE III clone to resolve the week rollover problem we have been experiencing in the TS-2100's with the original Trimble ACE III gps units. Installation was very straight forward taking about 5 minutes. On a cold restart I had Tracking within 40 seconds with the correct date and time (Leap second issue also resolved) and Locked with my new OCXO in ~20 minutes. Once locked I did notice something interesting but maybe not important. The control voltage to the oscillator (timing util tfp 0) went from a very consistent 0xba6f to a 0xbb02. That's about 0.2% of scale. I'll watch it over the next few days to see where it settles in. Gerhard R Wittreich, P.E. On Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 11:38 AM, Sean Gallagher s...@wetstonetech.com wrote: Hey everyone, Just wanted to send this out. It is The documentation that Heol has sent me regarding the GPS replacement boards in the 2100. According to them so far they were able to correct the issues with some fancy firmware on their N024 board. He also told me they are going to support firmware updates up to 2035 in case more issues arise. He is sending me one of these new units and should arrive within the next 2 weeks and I'll let you know if it works in my 2100's and my Datum/Symmetricom BC635pci cards. Respectfully, Sean Gallagher Malware Analyst 571-340-3475 ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Using CPLD/FPGA or similar for frequency divider
On Mon, 08 Jun 2015 16:27:26 +0100, David C. Partridge wrote: I'm up for either ... My thoughts are to try it out on a development board and if it works, maybe build a few for possible sale, and also release Gerbers and VHDL files. Regards, David Partridge I have these cheap cards , that might be a nice start. CPLD Altera EPM240 (make sure you get the blue board) Ebay: 271520142479 Fpga (2 onboard PLL's) older Cyclone2 , but prob ok. Ebay: 400630255386 Programmer: Ebay: 200943750380 If they could be the heart of the system, then everybody could get started cheap. I'm using Quartus2 on Linux (Mint17) , works ok. But Modelsim needs some extra libs to function. CFO ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] HP5370 Error 04
Hello Matthias - I had this problem on my 5370B - it turned out that the fan wasn't running, which resulted in overheating. I hope this helps. Regards, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Matthias Jelen Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 9:28 AM To: time-nuts@febo.com; dk...@gmx.de Subject: [time-nuts] HP5370 Error 04 Hello! I´ve got a question to the 5370 experts on the list. I just received my new (old...) HP5370a. It performed fine for abt. one hour, then it started to display error 04 which means PLL out of lock. A look in the service manual revealed that there are several reasons for this. I checked the VCO voltage on both interpolator cards, and indeed, one of them is out of the specified -6V..-3V, it runs to the rail (-12V). Even if the error is not there, the voltage is at abt. -7 V, so I guess it´s just on the edge. The other card is fine. Normally, I´d try the alignment procedure, but I´m missing the exotic HP pulse generator used for the alignment and I have no clue how I could easily substitute this one. Did anyone encounter this problem before? Is there a cure for this problem known to the experts? Any hints are highly appreciated... Thanks a lot, Matthias, DK4YJ ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Performance of 74LVC series ICs
I have something of a follow up question. How good is the isolation inside these devices (74LVC, SOT-23 package) between gates? Let's say I have a 20MHz TCXO. I want to square up the output signal and divide by two. Easy, just a buffer or inverter and a flip flop. But looking at the pinout of the 74LVC1G175 (D flip flop) it doesn't have a Q not output. So now I need a second inverter to make it toggle. The 74LVC2G14 includes two schmitt inverters in the package, but will isolation inside the device be good enough to use it for two separate functions at 20 and 10 MHz? Just from a layout perspective using three devices instead of two would be easier. However the thing will be battery powered, so I'd like to save the power if possible. Thanks Dan On Mon, Jun 1, 2015 at 6:13 PM, Andy ai.egrps...@gmail.com wrote: The gates on that page http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electronic/trangate.html use bipolar transistors. The 74LVC parts are CMOS. There are various effects caused by that difference. And those examples have vastly inferior control over input switching levels, compared to just about any well made digital IC from the last half century. (Funny to think that it has been half of a century!) 2N type transistors might have switching delays upwards of 100 ns (depending on load), whereas the LVC parts switch in the 1-5 ns range. On the other hand: A well designed discrete circuit can beat a general purpose integrated circuit in almost all performance measures. Some performance metrics would be hard to beat with even a well designed discrete circuit. On-die capacitance and inductance tends to be much smaller than any discrete circuit can achieve. Andy ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Spectracom 8195 position hold
As I remember For rs422 receive plus to ground and rs232 to minus. For rs422 xmit take the minus to the rs232 line. This has to be a modern rs232 port that will work on 0-3V or greater. As Hal says it works over 3-10 ft. May go further but it is a hack. the price is right. Regards Paul WB8TSL On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 6:04 PM, Hal Murray hmur...@megapathdsl.net wrote: but I've not setup a 485 adapter and written any scripts to check it yet The KS-24361 discussions pointed out that you can just wire things across if you pick the right polarity on the 485 side. It works for me. I wouldn't want to count on it for use with long cables, but it's quick worth a try for a one-off setup. -- These are my opinions. I hate spam. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Spectracom 8195 position hold
but I've not setup a 485 adapter and written any scripts to check it yet The KS-24361 discussions pointed out that you can just wire things across if you pick the right polarity on the 485 side. It works for me. I wouldn't want to count on it for use with long cables, but it's quick worth a try for a one-off setup. -- These are my opinions. I hate spam. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
[time-nuts] Thunderbolt Power Supply Suggestions
Hello fellow Time Nuts... I've obtained a Trimble Thunderbolt (from Ebay) and I'm in the process of searching out a practical power supply option. I've got the proper plug and pins already on order from Mouser. I've identified the Meanwell T-30B as a decent power supply. I like Meanwell power supply products quite a bit. Anyone have pro or con comments or alternative supply suggestions, else I go with the t-30b unless something else crosses my radar screen. Thank you in advance for your replies regards, skipp skipp025 at ya who period com ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
[time-nuts] Trimble 65256 OCXO info?
Does anyone have any information about the Trimble 65256 OCXO? I bought one recently and hooked it up to 12V per the vendor. (Yeah, I know.) Although it worked, it set off such a stench: the usual electronics burning up, give you a sore throat smell. So, I got a replacement and same thing. For fun, I hooked it up to +5V. It seems to work, it drives the counter, but I haven't measured the output waveform yet. So, does anyone know whether these are +12V devices, +5V, or something else? The VRef output was somewhere around +2.5V, IIRC. Bob - AE6RV ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
[time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper
Hi Guys, I am currently in the process of completing my Thunderbolt project and I need to find a suitable crimper to attach wires to the pins that go inside the power connector. The only reference I can find is on this page here ( http://www.prc68.com/I/ThunderBolt.shtml) that talks about the official Molex tool which is scarily expensive, and the page also mentioned a Radioshack tool that I can't find any further details on. Can someone please point me in the right direction of a suitable crimper for the Molex 538-16-02-0103 pins. Cheers, Matt VK2LK ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper
Hi Matt, Any of the AMP Service Tools - I have the I and II - will work. Positions A and B (for the conductor and the insulation respectively) on Service Tool I or E and B on Service Tool II will work nicely. I suspect there are lots of other generic crimpers that will do the job as well. Heck, for just one connector, needle-nose pliers, a good magnifier, a soldering iron, and a dictionary of curse words will suffice... ;-) Good luck. 73, geo - n4ua On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 6:29 AM, Matt Robert matt.rob...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Guys, I am currently in the process of completing my Thunderbolt project and I need to find a suitable crimper to attach wires to the pins that go inside the power connector. The only reference I can find is on this page here ( http://www.prc68.com/I/ThunderBolt.shtml) that talks about the official Molex tool which is scarily expensive, and the page also mentioned a Radioshack tool that I can't find any further details on. Can someone please point me in the right direction of a suitable crimper for the Molex 538-16-02-0103 pins. Cheers, Matt VK2LK ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper
I had not realized that those ubiquitous AMP crimpers of yore were now ebay curiosities, but this is what I was referring to in my earlier e-mail: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amp-Engineer-Service-Tool-II-Crimper-/231586917342?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item35eba7ebde 73, geo - n4ua On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 7:44 AM, George Dubovsky n4ua...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Matt, Any of the AMP Service Tools - I have the I and II - will work. Positions A and B (for the conductor and the insulation respectively) on Service Tool I or E and B on Service Tool II will work nicely. I suspect there are lots of other generic crimpers that will do the job as well. Heck, for just one connector, needle-nose pliers, a good magnifier, a soldering iron, and a dictionary of curse words will suffice... ;-) Good luck. 73, geo - n4ua On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 6:29 AM, Matt Robert matt.rob...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Guys, I am currently in the process of completing my Thunderbolt project and I need to find a suitable crimper to attach wires to the pins that go inside the power connector. The only reference I can find is on this page here ( http://www.prc68.com/I/ThunderBolt.shtml) that talks about the official Molex tool which is scarily expensive, and the page also mentioned a Radioshack tool that I can't find any further details on. Can someone please point me in the right direction of a suitable crimper for the Molex 538-16-02-0103 pins. Cheers, Matt VK2LK ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Regenerative divider
Hi Magnus, I have done this experience. You can find my project here: http://www.timeok.it/files/low_noise_regenerative_divider.pdf An important goal was to have a range as input level to be used with several source. When the oscillation are is engaged, the amplifier reaches immediately the saturation and so the regenerative divider was unable to handle a level range as input signals, say from +6 to + 17dBm, as was my target. Wanting to avoid an AGC, I opted for a diode limiter who achieves a good compromise. The harmonic Distortion is very low and there is some gain as you require. Hope this can help you Luciano On Sun 07/06/15 22:36 , Magnus Danielson mag...@rubidium.dyndns.org wrote: Fellow time-nuts, I want to tap into the practical knowledge relating to regenerative dividers. What is the issues to consider in building one? It would seem logical that one would like to keep phase aligned up as you go through the loop. There should be selection of the 1/2 frequency and there should be gain. What else? Cheers, Magnus ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts [1] and follow the instructions there. Links: -- [1] http://webmail.timeok.it/parse.php?redirect=https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/ma ilman/listinfo/time-nuts Message sent via Atmail Open - http://atmail.org/ ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
[time-nuts] HP5370 Error 04
Hello! I´ve got a question to the 5370 experts on the list. I just received my new (old...) HP5370a. It performed fine for abt. one hour, then it started to display error 04 which means PLL out of lock. A look in the service manual revealed that there are several reasons for this. I checked the VCO voltage on both interpolator cards, and indeed, one of them is out of the specified -6V..-3V, it runs to the rail (-12V). Even if the error is not there, the voltage is at abt. -7 V, so I guess it´s just on the edge. The other card is fine. Normally, I´d try the alignment procedure, but I´m missing the exotic HP pulse generator used for the alignment and I have no clue how I could easily substitute this one. Did anyone encounter this problem before? Is there a cure for this problem known to the experts? Any hints are highly appreciated... Thanks a lot, Matthias, DK4YJ ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Using CPLD/FPGA or similar for frequency divider
On Sun, 07 Jun 2015 11:23:40 +0100, David C. Partridge wrote: My reading so far of what's been said in this thread is that you might get good results using a CPLD/FPGA as a divider but ... . .. .. .. Thanks again Dave Is this going to be an open source project, or something you buy ? CFO -- E-mail:xne...@luna.dyndns.dk ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper
I forget the size of the pins on the Thunderbolt, but, I bought a crimper tool for Molex pins a while ago for a rather good price and really like it. This will crimp multiple gauge Molex pins and as I mentioned is very reasonably priced.. Shipping to Oz is another matter :).. 73 - Mike http://www.powerwerx.com/search.asp?q=ct-oem Mike B. Feher, EOZ Inc. 89 Arnold Blvd. Howell, NJ, 07731 732-886-5960 office 908-902-3831 cell -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Matt Robert Sent: Monday, June 08, 2015 6:29 AM To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper Hi Guys, I am currently in the process of completing my Thunderbolt project and I need to find a suitable crimper to attach wires to the pins that go inside the power connector. The only reference I can find is on this page here ( http://www.prc68.com/I/ThunderBolt.shtml) that talks about the official Molex tool which is scarily expensive, and the page also mentioned a Radioshack tool that I can't find any further details on. Can someone please point me in the right direction of a suitable crimper for the Molex 538-16-02-0103 pins. Cheers, Matt VK2LK ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt power connector crimper
The PA-09 crimp tool will do a lot of smaller crimps, even the small JST sizes. There's also a bigger one available. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261046260247?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3D261046260247%26_rdc%3D1 On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 12:53 PM, George Dubovsky n4ua...@gmail.com wrote: I had not realized that those ubiquitous AMP crimpers of yore were now ebay curiosities, but this is what I was referring to in my earlier e-mail: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amp-Engineer-Service-Tool-II-Crimper-/231586917342?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item35eba7ebde 73, geo - n4ua On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 7:44 AM, George Dubovsky n4ua...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Matt, Any of the AMP Service Tools - I have the I and II - will work. Positions A and B (for the conductor and the insulation respectively) on Service Tool I or E and B on Service Tool II will work nicely. I suspect there are lots of other generic crimpers that will do the job as well. Heck, for just one connector, needle-nose pliers, a good magnifier, a soldering iron, and a dictionary of curse words will suffice... ;-) Good luck. 73, geo - n4ua On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 6:29 AM, Matt Robert matt.rob...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Guys, I am currently in the process of completing my Thunderbolt project and I need to find a suitable crimper to attach wires to the pins that go inside the power connector. The only reference I can find is on this page here ( http://www.prc68.com/I/ThunderBolt.shtml) that talks about the official Molex tool which is scarily expensive, and the page also mentioned a Radioshack tool that I can't find any further details on. Can someone please point me in the right direction of a suitable crimper for the Molex 538-16-02-0103 pins. Cheers, Matt VK2LK ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
