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Adapter Box for (all) your Lab needs
t1d:
--- Quote from: dangrie on November 10, 2018, 03:34:27 pm ---I don't quite understand what you mean by multi-connection type? Do you mean 2 Banaplugs in 1 Case with the standard spacing?
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Look at the third/down picture of the "Multi-Connection Banana Socket," in my prior post. Look at the one with the nut raised. You will see that you can insert a wire, into the hole in the post, and tighten the nut, to secure the wire. With the grommet-style Banana Connector that you have specified, you do not have that additional option. Does that make sense?
If you make space for the multi-type, the grommet type will be accommodated, too, and the user can choose whichever they like.
Just a suggestion...
t1d:
I have made a custom PCB library part, in Kicad, for the multi-type Banana Socket, if that is the CAD program that you are using... I think that I up-sized the hole, to accommodate the grommet-style type, too, but open the editor and double-check the hole diameter, just to make sure.
If you are using Eagle, there may be a converter out there, to adapt the file. I think that I have seen such a thing.
t1d:
If using the multi-type, you will need to adjust the positive and negative orientation, of the individual component, to face the holes, to the side of the box.
For either style, you presently have...
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This orientation would give more options...
+ -
- +
By alternating the orientation, you add another direction to turn the Banana Plugs... Presently, they can only be oriented in perpendicular, to the box. If you space all the holes at 19mm centers and modify the orientations, as I suggest, they could be plugged in perpendicular, or parallel, to the box.
Conrad Hoffman:
It needs a couple male banana plugs sticking out the side so you can plug it into meters and such. You can also cheat and put an SO-239 female UHF connector on it, with a female banana jack 3/4" away. That gives you the 239 plus the ability to accept 3/4" dual banana plugs using the center of the 239.
Gixy:
I have Something very similar. As I use it mainly for power supply connections, I have no BNC plug but USB female socket instead, and a LED to indicate power on.
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