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- Thread starter jeterjim
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D-sub pins
I don't have that particular plans page on hand but since you say it is a D-sub connector then here is a picture of the D-sub pins and tools to crimp them and insert/remove them from a D-sub:
You should normally not need these as the RV-12 harnesses come with pins installed, however it is possible a pin could be pulled or broken off the wire end. Best bet might be to contact another local homebuilder or EAAer and borrow the crimper and a pin from them. Otherwise, you can buy the male or female pins and tools from Stein Air (they make the Vans harnesses) or another electronics supplier. The pins need to be mil-spec and not from the mall radio store. The crimper costs about $30 and the pins are fairly expensive also, but it is nice to have these parts on hand during the build.
Hope this answers the question.
Tony
I don't have that particular plans page on hand but since you say it is a D-sub connector then here is a picture of the D-sub pins and tools to crimp them and insert/remove them from a D-sub:
You should normally not need these as the RV-12 harnesses come with pins installed, however it is possible a pin could be pulled or broken off the wire end. Best bet might be to contact another local homebuilder or EAAer and borrow the crimper and a pin from them. Otherwise, you can buy the male or female pins and tools from Stein Air (they make the Vans harnesses) or another electronics supplier. The pins need to be mil-spec and not from the mall radio store. The crimper costs about $30 and the pins are fairly expensive also, but it is nice to have these parts on hand during the build.
Hope this answers the question.
Tony
