Molex is *not* obsoleting 3-pin straight Bioloid connector

[JonHylands]

I just got an email from Digikey - Molex is obsoleting the 3-pin plug used in the Bioloid kit. I personally use a ton of them, so I just ordered a couple hundred more...

Digikey currently has approx. 2600 of them in stock.

The connector in question is the one I use on my boards, like the one below:



- Jon

[Robo1]

Hi Jon

thanks for the heads up. do you know if there getting dropping the whole line as I use the 4 + 5 pin version for my DX-117's.

Bren

[JonHylands]

Okay, so I talked to the molex rep. he checked into it, and it turns out it was a mistake - it was marked on their website as obsolete, and Digikey reported it as such, but its not.

They are going to update their website...

- Jon

[Dewey]

If you are UK based you can get the Plugs, Sockets and Pins from Farnell!

Dewey

[JonHylands]

If you have links for the parts, could you add them to my wiki site:

http://www.bioloid.info/tiki/tiki-index.php?page=AX-12+page

or send them to me so I can update it?

Thanks,
Jon

[hamid_m]

Could you please tell me what is the order/product number of the connectrs?

Thanks,
Hamid.

[hamid_m]

found in the wiki...

[BioStef]

Hello,
In Germany you can get the 3 Pole Stuff from www.conrad.de
They are named as "Conrad Elektronik-Stecksystem"
Part No: 227339-58
Part No: 227341-58
I found them in there RC-Model Catalog
Price :1.99€ for a Pack with 5 Plugs or Sockets.
Unfortunately you have to Order for at least 25€ with them.

Stefan

[Dewey]

To order Bioloid Plugs and Sockets from Farnell in the UK:

WWW.farnellinone.co.uk

Order Codes Description

997-9620 1 off Header Vertical 2.5mm 3Way (The Socket)
997-9557 1 off Crimp Housing 2.5mm 3Way (The Plug)
997-9530 100 off Terminal 22-28 AWG (The Plug Pins)

To give an idea on prices 50 Sockets + 50 Plugs + 200 Pins is approximately £25.

Dewey