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Need connector ideas [closed]

I am designing a transducer with two platinum electrodes (black lines in below picture). These electrodes are going into acrylic discs above it (blue boxes), 20mm Outer Diameter, 15mm Inner Diameter, ...
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Is it possible for turn signals to be operated with push to make switches to earth on a bike using relays?if so is there any circuit diagrams to show?

Switches are earthed when pressed. I have tried various ways of attaching the wires, but can’t find a solution.
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Where to find battery pack contacts [duplicate]

So i need those metral spring terminals like those on this battery pcb, can someone help to find those, or whats called at least.. THANKS
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What kind of wire terminator is this for computer power supply fan?

Trying to determine the style of wire-terminator used here so I can buy a few. What is this called? It's on the wires for a three-wire fan used in a desktop's power supply.
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Splicing out a single pair of wires from buck converter for 2 Arduinos and buttons

I'll need to use my 15W 12-5 buck converter to power both Arduinos and for triggering 3-4 buttons. The buck has a pair of wires on the output so I'm trying to figure out what's the most tidy and solid ...
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Tell me a wire-to-wire connector that is soldered, not crimped [closed]

...because I hate crimpers - I'm just not very good with them! This will be for small electronics projects carrying small loads (5V/12V / 3-5As). It will be to connect on wire end to another. They ...
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How to trace a wire hidden behind plywood wall? [closed]

I have multiple electrical lines running behind my plywood wall. Unfortunately, some wires got lost behind the wall and the electrician is unable to trace them. Now the wire which I want to trace has ...
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Part Name Identification - PCB mounted wire clamp terminal

I have a wall outlet that i took apart, and there are mounted wire terminal blocks there. I tried searching for what kind they are, and couldn't find anything. There is a screw that tightens a paddle ...
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Cleanest way to splice automotive wires in car?

I'm installing a remote car starter and it requires me to connect to the +12V and GND wires going into the OBD2 wiring harness. I can cut the wire inside the car and then splice an additional wire ...
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Female to female jumper wires

Where are female to female jumper wires used? They only have provision to allow other wires to be plugged into so cannot be used on breadboards. So, practically, where are they used?
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Use of multi-strand wire with terminals

I have a question regarding multi-strand wires. I use wires starting from 0.34 Sq mm to 6 Sq mm in my electrical cabinets. While connecting these wires in terminals, is it recommended to twist the ...
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What kind of connector can be used for 1.5 mm jack

I recently bought this product. The jack is of 1.5 mm in this. I have tried to use all kinds of wires inside this jack but none of them fit properly. The standard male to male wires are also too loose ...
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Wire ferrule installation woes

So, I have some 1mm2 (cataloged in the USA as 17AWG) fine strand (259 * 0.07mm) test lead wire that I am trying to adapt to Eurostyle terminal blocks (which I can then adapt to other things, such as ...
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identify this connector - faston housing

need MFG of this connector. It is not tyco event though there are tyco fastons installed (confirmed by Tyco). 2 position faston housing. tab locks are on facing outwards. no markings on connector ...
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How to have USB act as a programmable power source? [closed]

I am interested in making a USB device that on 1 end, is a male usb that plugs into a PC like windows. On the other end is something that has a positive and negative terminal (or wire end). I want to ...
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