What is a very secure connector that can be taken off/put on very easily?

Tosp V. · Oct 28, 2020

I am building something and don't have a lot of electrical know how and need to know a very securely fitting wire connector that can also be easily taken off/put on. Thanks in advance!

James · Oct 28, 2020

There are lots of plug and socket arrangements that are securely mated together by clips or screw threads.

What is the power rating, size and number of cores in the cable?

Tosp V. · Oct 28, 2020

James said:
There are lots of plug and socket arrangements that are securely mated together by clips or screw threads.

What is the power rating, size and number of cores in the cable?

Sorry, I am not very educated in electronics and I am not sure what those mean. If you could explain what they are I can find the answers for you. Thanks for helping!

James · Oct 28, 2020

ok, lets start with what are you building, and what is the cable going to be used for?

DPG · Oct 28, 2020

Throw us a bone!

littlespark · Oct 28, 2020

DPG said:
Throw us a bone!

Do you think they will understand what that means?

DPG · Oct 28, 2020

littlespark said:
Do you think they will understand what that means?

Ah, didn't notice the country! It was better when we had the flags showing.

OP - as above, there are connectors to suit every need, but we would need more info.

Tosp V. · Oct 28, 2020

James said:
ok, lets start with what are you building, and what is the cable going to be used for?

I'm modifying a lightsaber, the cables run from the circuit board with the button up and turn on the lights in the blade. Currently it runs directly through the hilt to the blade but, I would like to change this so the blade can be taken on and off but also stay secure while it is being used.

Tosp V. · Oct 28, 2020

DPG said:
Ah, didn't notice the country! It was better when we had the flags showing.

OP - as above, there are connectors to suit every need, but we would need more info.

See just above this reply. Thanks!

James · Oct 28, 2020

3.5mm audio plug would be a simple method.
Same plug and socket you use for your headphones.

Tosp V. · Oct 28, 2020

James said:
3.5mm audio plug would be a simple method.
Same plug and socket you use for your headphones.

Would that be secure enough for a full swing or battle?

James · Oct 28, 2020

Give it a try, they are cheep so worth a go.

Tosp V. · Oct 28, 2020

James said:
Give it a try, they are cheep so worth a go.

Okay. Thank you very much James.

DPG · Oct 28, 2020

Also look at DC barrel connectors. These are available in locking versions which screw together.

James · Oct 28, 2020

https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/industrial-circular-connectors/8771101/
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/industrial-circular-connectors/8771141/

these will not come apart by mistake but will cost 10x the audio connector

DPG · Oct 28, 2020

James said:
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/industrial-circular-connectors/8771101/
https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/industrial-circular-connectors/8771141/

these will not come apart by mistake but will cost 10x the audio connector

And might need to be very competent with a fine soldering iron!

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