Multi servo connectors

[aidan mcatamney]

Just received these from Canada.  We'll worth the money and the postage was very little.   

[Frank Skilbeck]

Yep, been making them for ages, the housings and pins are all available from RS Online, and various model shops also sell them, but you need the crimping tool, eg https://www.fighteraces.co.uk/product-category/airframe-accessories/wiring-connectors/

 

And https://www.4-max.co.uk/maxloc-connectors.html

Edited August 3, 2023 by Frank Skilbeck

[Nigel R]

I can't quite read the brand from the photo.

 

Previously, I've used (and like) the multiplex MPX connectors.

 

[Neil James]

I’d also recommend the 4-max Maxlock connectors, I’ve been using them for a while, they have a good latching mechanism too. Crimping up your own wiring is the best and most cost effective way to use them. 

Edited August 4, 2023 by Neil James

[Ron Gray]

I too use the 4-Max ones (Ashlock) and my only criticism is that the metal pins are not quite the same as standard servo ones so you have to replace them. Small gripe for a good bit of kit.

[Peter Jenkins]

+1 for Ashlock or Maxlock connectors.  They come in single, double, treble and quadruple combinations all with self locking tabs so no need for servo lead locks.  Plus they are polarised and cannot be connected the wrong way round.

[aidan mcatamney]

16 hours ago, Frank Skilbeck said:

Yep, been making them for ages, the housings and pins are all available from RS Online, and various model shops also sell them, but you need the crimping tool, eg https://www.fighteraces.co.uk/product-category/airframe-accessories/wiring-connectors/

 

And https://www.4-max.co.uk/maxloc-connectors.html

No crimping tool required here . Your ready to rock n roll straight from the bag  and postage from Canada to Ireland was a mere £7.50.  Excellent product.  

[aidan mcatamney]

3 hours ago, Nigel R said:

I can't quite read the brand from the photo.

 

Previously, I've used (and like) the multiplex MPX connectors.

 

These are excellent.   Ready to use straight from the bag.  They come in different sizes.  No crimping tool needed.   Your ready to rock n roll straight from the bag.   Thunderbolt Connectors .com

[Martin Harris - Moderator]

The downside is introducing 2 sets of extra connections [potential failure points].  The only drawback with Ash/Max locks is the time taken to crimp them and the need for competence in making the crimped connections.  Like Ron, I was disappointed to discover that I couldn't simply transplant the pins from the old connectors.

[Zflyer]

I am sure I recently seen advertised the Ash/max connector pre wired. Though I think thety had to come from the states. That would save the faff, probably not the pennies (£?'s)

[Martin Harris - Moderator]

Much the same problem though.  Even with one side connected directly to the receiver you’ll need to connect to your servo plugs adding another connection. 
 

Having added Max Locks to an FW190 (2 piece wing) with 6 connections to identify and make, I’m convinced by the simplicity and neatness of plugging one pair of red painted and one pair of green latching connectors together.  I will be using them again…

[Peter Jenkins]

When I bought my Maxlocks I was urged to buy a spare set of 3 connectors as they had had a number of folk getting grumpy having wrecked the odd connector.  

 

It took me some time to become competent with making DIY servo extension leads but it's been worth the learning curve.  The important thing is to buy a crimping tool that has a preset crimping pressure.

 

Worth the aggravation to have the inbuilt locking mechanism on the plug/socket comnection.

[Martin Harris - Moderator]

One of my 6 ways came with one socket pin short.  George sent me a set of 3 by return but I’ll bet he thought I’d messed one up!