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Title: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: hotrainlover on June 13, 2009, 12:34:47 PM
Does anyone have a source for a DCC decoder plug in pin, with the wires still attached?
The reason I ask, I cut the plug in off too close to reuse the connector...  (Now that I need it for the project!)  Of course I would not have had this problem, IF I had opened the tender, (FIRST) and seen that the loco was decoder ready!!   :-[

Title: Re: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: jerryl on June 13, 2009, 01:08:43 PM
I think you can order them from Digitrax
Title: Re: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: rustyrails on June 13, 2009, 01:41:48 PM
You can buy them from Digitrax.  I think this is what you want.

http://digitrax.com/prd_mobdec_dhwhp.php

Hope this helps.
Rusty
Title: Re: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: Tylerf on June 13, 2009, 03:24:31 PM
Most hobby shops that sell dcc, specifically digitrax should also sell the plugs alone. It would save the wait of ordering them.
Title: Re: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: Jim Banner on June 13, 2009, 06:21:17 PM
Most 8-pin connectors allow you to solder on a new set of wires (or the same old set if you have shortened them.)  Is this one different?

Jim
Title: Re: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: hotrainlover on June 13, 2009, 11:19:11 PM
I have just ruined the original.  I will find a harness, or old plug to use...
Thanks for the help!
Title: Re: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: Robertj668 on June 14, 2009, 01:17:35 AM
HOtrainlover-Great question.  I did the same thing too!

Rustyrails-thanks I too was looking for this!

Robert
Title: Re: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: Yampa Bob on June 14, 2009, 04:31:13 AM
When I buy a DH123 decoder, I always specify the 3" harness. (DH123P) I have a bunch of extra harnesses since my installs have been on boards with JST sockets.

On a couple of installs, I have cut off the 8 pin plug, and hardwired the JST socket and harness.

Litchfield has prewired 8 pin female sockets, also handy to add a socket. The only male 8 pin plugs I've found need wires soldered to them.
Title: Re: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: Robertj668 on June 15, 2009, 04:48:03 AM
Yampa Bob
I cannot find the site for litchfield. Do you have it?
Also I tried to send a personal message to you and it wont let me.  I had a few questions for ya.
Robert

Title: Re: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: Yampa Bob on June 15, 2009, 05:10:55 AM
Here's the site. Mouseover the sidebar menu "Connectors & Harns", then select 8 pin. It's listed as NEM 652, same as NMRA.

http://www.litchfieldstation.com/xcart/home.php

The forum PM feature doesn't work. I'll send you my email address, feel free to write with any questions.
Title: Re: 8 Pin connector for DCC
Post by: hotrainlover on June 15, 2009, 04:25:22 PM
I found one.  Thanks for the info....!! ;D