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General Misc => Misc => Topic started by: Geir on December 10, 2008, 02:20:00 PM

Title: GP2D12 connector
Post by: Geir on December 10, 2008, 02:20:00 PM

Hi!

I bought the GP2D12 distance sensor. But it came whit out a connector >:( Any one know if you can find this on digikey?? Thats ready to plug in?

Title: Re: GP2D12 connector
Post by: TrickyNekro on December 10, 2008, 03:05:05 PM

I think same cable is used is PCs, it's the small cable that connects the soundcard with your ROM drive....
Generally look at PC hardware stores and you will find something!

Take care man!

Title: Re: GP2D12 connector
Post by: Trumpkin on December 10, 2008, 03:09:07 PM

You can get it here http://www.trossenrobotics.com/store/p/5447-GP2D12-Sharp-IR-Sensor-to-Servo-Cable.aspx

Title: Re: GP2D12 connector
Post by: Geir on December 11, 2008, 08:10:48 AM

I've been looking for computer cabels matching but cant find any thing  ???  I have seen that trossen has them but the cabel is $1.95 and shipping is
UPS Worldwide Expedited      $104.71
UPS Express Saver    $111.53

That will be one expensive cabel hehe. Thats way i hoped digikey had something

Title: Re: GP2D12 connector
Post by: Admin on December 13, 2008, 07:35:12 AM

Quote from: Geir on December 11, 2008, 08:10:48 AM

I've been looking for computer cabels matching but cant find any thing  ???  I have seen that trossen has them but the cabel is $1.95 and shipping is
UPS Worldwide Expedited      $104.71
UPS Express Saver    $111.53

That will be one expensive cabel hehe. Thats way i hoped digikey had something

International shipping with USPS can cost as low as $10.50, but no tracking. Ask them.