Servo wiring advice please

[Adrian]

Not entirely sure where to place this enquiry - wondered about track, then DC.  So apologies Mod if you need to move it.

I am developing a small end to end  layout about 2m in length.  This consists of three boards with one or two points on each.

The plan is that is can be very easily broken down and moved around the house etc.

I am hoping to operate the points using servos and have got the subject fairly well sorted out now (in my head that is!!) with one exception .................. wiring issues.

This is where I hoped someone on the Forum might be able to offer some advice.

In a fixed board situation it is no problem to run extended leads from each servo to the centrally mounted servo control unit.  However, my plans necessitate portability ie the boards to be disassembled and moved frequently

I can't see the sort of plug/skts fitted to extension leads being very long lasting if I am constantly pulling apart/joining them and so I wondered if a more durable solution existed.

I guess I'm wondering if there is such a thing as a multi connector/terminal block into which several servo leads could be installed.  The idea being that a corresponding connector on another board would provide a more substantial link up so allowing the servos to link to the control unit.

Looking back at the above ............................ apologies if it's not easy to follow.

If I don't get any response/advice, I'll know why!

Adrian

[Dorsetmike]

if soldering is not your forté you could try these, 25 pin ones are also available

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111685674930?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Cable to connect, (you may be able to find a shorter cable if you hunt around.)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DB9-Male-To-DB9-Male-RS232-Serial-Cable-2-Metres-/171354114300?hash=item27e58048fc

[Adrian]

thanks very much, Paul and Mike - I'd forgotten about those fittings!

I can solder Mike, but thanks for pointing me to the screw terminal version - I've never seen those

Best

Adrian

[DELETED]

You could really use any kind of plugs you like with servos.  I used to be a big R/C boat modeller and always thought the connectors were surprisingly resilient to many connections / disconnections over the years.  You can always replace them with PCB connectors from the likes of RS also,  I used to buy the strips (same pin spacing) and you can make lots and lots of connectors for a bit cheaper, but you loose the shroud around the socket and have to connect the right way round.  If you use the servo connector kits from model shops, you can just crimp the wires (but I always used to apply a teeny bit of solder also).  They hold up quite well if you apply strain relief on the back e.g a blob of car filler and sand it back or araldite roughly moulded to shape to hold the wires straight.  I always say, have a look in maplins and see what's what, you don't have to buy from them but they're good for speccing things (what stock they do carry).

Cheers,

Rich