8 Pin connector for DCC

hotrainlover · 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!!

jerryl · June 13, 2009, 01:08:43 PM

I think you can order them from Digitrax

rustyrails · 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

Tylerf · 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.

Jim Banner · 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

hotrainlover · 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!

Robertj668 · 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

Yampa Bob · 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.

Robertj668 · 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

Yampa Bob · 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.

hotrainlover · June 15, 2009, 04:25:22 PM

I found one. Thanks for the info....!!

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8 Pin connector for DCC

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