Longer Filament Sensor Cables
I recently purchased a pair of these Molex Clik-Mate cables that are 600mm long.
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/538-15135-0506
These cables have the correct connector footprint, but they are not wired like the cables from Prusa.
Mouser Cable Wiring (Incorrect)
- Connector A Pin 1 - Connector B Pin 5
- Connector A Pin 2 - Connector B Pin 4
- Connector A Pin 3 - Connector B Pin 3
- Connector A Pin 4 - Connector B Pin 2
- Connector A Pin 5 - Connector B Pin 1
I was able to use a needle to pull out the terminal and wires and reconnect them as follows.
- Connector A Pin 1 - Connector B Pin 1
- Connector A Pin 2 - Connector B Pin 2
- Connector A Pin 3 - Connector B Pin 3
- Connector A Pin 4 - Connector B Pin 4
- Connector A Pin 5 - Connector B Pin 5
The cables now work as intended.
RE: Longer Filament Sensor Cables
Can you do a video of how you did it?
RE: Longer Filament Sensor Cables
Did you ever come across a male / female cable? Id like to extend the existing cable and be able to easily disconnect them where the old and new cable couple.
RE: Longer Filament Sensor Cables
Raptor,
This model has links to lengthen the cables. They parts are from Mouser electronics. Essentially, he took 2 female sockets and soldered them back to back and then used a 600mm male-male cable to extend them. I will be trying the same.
https://www.printables.com/model/802662-xl-filament-sensor-relocation-mount
RE:
Thanks! Its fun to see that model referenced. Its mine. 😀 When I couldn't find the right cable, I came up with my own solution.
EDIT: Extending the existing cable also meant that repinning wasn't required.
RE: Longer Filament Sensor Cables
I'm laughing at myself. Sorry I didn't pick up on that. Your idea is the best I've found for a plug and play extension cord.
RE: Longer Filament Sensor Cables
Raptor,
I went and ordered the parts. Mouser's prices went up $1 a cable by the time I put my order in. I soldered the sockets up and hot glued and shrunk wrapped them. No problem. Thanks for a great idea. Now I just need to figure the best location for my dry box now that I have some leeway.
RE: Longer Filament Sensor Cables
Glad that worked out for you!