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[http://www.fooditud.com/blogs/133983/138788/machine-keys-and-pins Hardware Commercial],  [http://eyeuser.com/blogs/viewstory/1039620 Machine Keys and Pins],  [http://satisfactionevent.com/activity/p/333216/ Rivets]High power alloy alloys.
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[[Image:Main-GM862header.jpg|69px|GM862 SMD Connector]]
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[[GM862 SMD Connector]]
  
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To make certain stableness towards buckling from the with regard to plate, elaborate designs for spar sections were devised.
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[[Image:Main-DB9-PCB-1.jpg||69px|DB9 Connector]]
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[[DB9 Serial Connector]]
  
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In 1909 Alfred Wilm, inside Germany, inadvertently identified that an aluminum metal containing 3.5 % copper, 0.5 per cent magnesium mineral as well as silicon and iron, as unintentional impurities, spontaneously hardened following quenching coming from about 480??C. The patent rights with this like a have been purchased through Durener Metallwerke who promoted the alloy as Duralumin. For half a century this particular alloy has been utilized within the wrought heat-treated, naturally older condition. Located about the outboard percentage with the wing, they enable the plane to show in regards to the longitudinal axis.
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[[Image:Main-Barrel-Connector.jpg|69px|Barrel Jack]]
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[[Barrel Power Jack]]
  
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When the best aileron will be moved upward, the remaining one goes down, thus resulting in the planes to be able to move to the right. Because this course of action creates a huge force, the actual ailerons should be made so regarding stand up to it.
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[[Image:Mini-USB.jpg|69px|Mini-USB]]
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[[Mini-USB SMD connector]]
  
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Flight handles additional compared to the three primary kinds are expected on high-performance aircraft. On the particular wings of a wide-body jet, regarding example, there are as much as tough luck trip controls, which includes higher and also low-speed ailerons, flaps, as well as spoilers.
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[[Image:sf-microsd.jpg|69px|Mini-USB]]
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[[MicroSD/Transflash Socket]]
  
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Flaps And Spoilers
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UEXT: universal expansion connector. The standard UEXT connector consists of ten pins (two rows of five, with 0.1" spacing) and supports I2C, SPI, and RS-232 serial communication, as well as carrying +3.3V power and common ground. -- [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEXT Wikipedia: UEXT]
  
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Wing flaps their elevate regarding take-off and landing. Inboard and also outboard flaps, on the looking side with the wing, travel from complete up, that is neutral aerodynamic movement position, to be able to full down, leading to air to be able to accumulate and make lift. Leading side flaps : Krueger flaps as well as variable-camber flaps -- their particular wing note dimension and so enable the planes to consider off or even land on a reduced runway. Spoilers, found in the center part span-wise, function a couple of purposes. They assist the particular high-speed ailerons inside switching the actual aircraft during flight, plus they are used to get rid of the sleek raise in the course of landing simply by dispersing open up about touchdown.
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[[JTAG]] connectors?
  
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Trim Tabs
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[[ideas#better data cable ideas]]
  
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Connected for the main flight controls tend to be devices known as reduce tabs. They are employed to make fine changes for the trip path of the aircraft. Trim tabs are built just like wings or even ailerons, but are
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Some connector companies in no particular order:
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considerably smaller.
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[[Samtec]], [[Molex]],  
  
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Airframe components
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Rather than wiring a connector up directly to a CPU, one typically has some [[input protection]] between them.
  
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Almost any airframe may be split into four principal components:
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The [[SFE Footprint Library]] includes a few connectors.
  
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• the particular mainplane or perhaps wings
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Mark Whitis has a list of "common pitfalls of Micro Development Boards".
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He describes how the 26 pin connectors on his
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20110929182706/http://www.freelabs.com/~whitis/electronics/9S12DP256/micro_board/ Mark Whitis Microcontroller Development Board]
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avoid those pitfalls and
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have many non-obvious features that make them superior to many other connectors.
  
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• the actual fuselage or perhaps body
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[http://techref.massmind.org/techref/pcbixmax.htm Massmind: "Maximum interconnect options from minimum board space"]
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discusses a board pattern that gives you the option of plugging in any one of a variety of different connectors.
  
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• the actual end unit (or foreplanes, for a canard-type aircraft)
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Connectors and data cable ideas are further discussed at [[Ideas#better_data_cable_ideas]].
  
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• mountings for many other systems (undercarriage, engines, etc.)
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== Power-only USB connectors and cables ==
  
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Each principal element is designed to perform a certain task, so the complete airframe can easily carry out the task for which it was developed inside a safe as well as successful way.
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* Adafruit. [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4907 "USB C SMT / THM Jack Connector - Power Only"].
  
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Airframe would not and also design
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* Simon Lewis. [https://www.instructables.com/USB-Condom/ "Make a USB Cable 'power Only'"].
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* Charlie Sorrel. [https://www.cultofmac.com/632796/how-and-why-to-make-your-own-power-only-usb-cable/ "How (and why) to make your own power-only USB cable"].
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* [https://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1377799 "I want to make a USB C charge only cable"].
  
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All aircraft are usually composed of a lot of individual parts, and each portion has its own specific career to do. But even when that had been achievable to create an aircraft in a single piece, this particular wouldn't normally be the best option. Some elements will end up damaged, degrade or break in the course of service, and also supply must be created for his or her restore or even replacement.
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* Jeff Smoot. [https://www.cuidevices.com/blog/an-introduction-to-power-only-usb-type-c-connectors "An Introduction to Power-Only USB Type C Connectors"].
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** Jeff Smoot. [https://www.digikey.com/en/articles/an-overview-of-usb-type-c-in-power-only-designs "An Overview of USB Type-C in Power-Only Designs"].
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** [https://www.reddit.com/r/UsbCHardware/ Reddit "USB Type-C devices & hardware"] :  [https://www.reddit.com/r/UsbCHardware/comments/qo24e6/an_introduction_to_poweronly_usb_type_c_connectors/ comments on "An Introduction to Power-Only USB Type C Connectors"]
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* [https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/140225/how-can-i-tell-charge-only-usb-cables-from-usb-data-cables "How can I tell charge-only USB cables from USB data cables?"].
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* [https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/327791/using-usb-c-as-a-power-source "Using USB-C as a power source"].
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* [https://hardwarerecs.stackexchange.com/questions/16164/what-is-the-max-usb-cable-type-a-male-to-type-c-male-volt-current-wattage-possib "What is the max USB cable type-A male to type-c male Volt/current/Wattage possible?"].
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* [https://superuser.com/questions/961176/usb-type-c-power-delivery-profile-max-length "USB Type C Power Delivery ... max length?"]: "Is there a maximum length for a charging only cable?"
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* Matthew Lai. [https://dubiouscreations.com/2021/04/06/designing-with-usb-c-lessons-learned/ "Designing with USB-C: Lessons Learned"]: "Type-C connectors tend to be much harder to solder ... Power-Only SMT ... simpler connectors that only have power and the CC pins ... [such as] Korean Hroparts TYPE-C-31-M-17."
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* [https://gct.co/news/6_pin_usb_type_c "GCT 6 Pin USB Type-C for Charging"]: [https://gct.co/usb-connector/list?style=Type%20C&version=Charging&interface=C "GCT USB Charging Connectors"]: GCT USB4125, GCT USB4135, GCT USB4515, GCT USB4715 Waterproof IP67 USB Type C Connector, GCT USB4180, GCT USB4130, GCT USB4140, GCT USB4175. All these USB C connectors have 6 contacts: the CC1 and CC2 pins used for USB PD negotiation, the 2 GND pins, and the 2 VBUS pins.
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"Directive 2022/2380 will require any electronical hand held devices marketed in the EU to contain a USB-C charging port."
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-- [https://gct.co/news/usb-eu-directive_2022_2380 "EU 2022/2380 directive - Are you (USB Type-C) compliant?"]
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== USB-C breakout boards ==
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* SparkFun. [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15100 "USB-C Breakout"]: "breaks out the USB-C connector's VBUS, GND, CC1, CC2, D+, and D- pins intro a 0.1" pitch header"
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* SparkFun. [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15096 "SparkFun Serial Basic Breakout - CH340C and USB-C"]: "USB-to-Serial adapter ... The pinout of the Serial Basic mimics the common DTR/RXI/TXO/VCC/CTS/GND pinout ..."
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* Adafruit. [https://www.adafruit.com/product/5180 "Simple USB C Socket Breakout"]: "it doesn't break out all the pads - it just gives you the classic 4 USB pins" Vbus, D-, D+, GND.
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* Adafruit. [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4090 "Adafruit USB Type C Breakout Board"] and [https://www.mouser.com/new/adafruit/adafruit-4090-usb-c-breakout-board/ "USB C Breakout Board"].
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* Adafruit. [https://www.adafruit.com/product/4396 "USB Type C Socket - SMT Inline Breakout Board"]. with nearly all of the 24 pins broken out.
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* Pololu. [https://www.pololu.com/product/2585 "USB 2.0 Type-C Connector Breakout Board"]: "The USB-C connector’s 24 tightly-spaced pins make it difficult to use in a hobby project or prototype design. This breakout board helps by providing access to the connector’s pins for power (VBUS and GND), USB 2.0 differential data (D+ and D−), Configuration Channel (CC), and Sideband Use (SBU)."
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* Pololu. [https://www.pololu.com/product/3411 "USB 2.0 Type-C Connector Breakout Board"].
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* PMD Way. [https://pmdway.com/products/usb-3-1-type-c-male-to-female-breakout-test-board "USB 3.1 Type C Male to Female Breakout Test Board"].
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* Tinkersphere. [https://tinkersphere.com/mini-usb/3551-usb-31-type-c-male-breakout-board.html "Male USB C Breakout Board"] and [https://tinkersphere.com/mini-usb/3549-female-usb-c-breakout-board-smt-inline-socket.html "Female USB C Breakout Board"].
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* Newegg. [https://www.newegg.com/p/181-0135-00082 "USB-C Male Plug Connector [Breakout] Board"].
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== Reduced pin count USB connectors and cables ==
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* Tony P. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220725125722/https://idyl.io/how-to-add-usb-type-c-micro-usb-replacement/ "How to add USB Type C to your USB 2.0 projects"]: "replace the micro-USB / mini-USB ... 24 pin connectors are really unfriendly packages. They are very dense making it incredibly hard to reliably solder. The solution to this is to use a reduced pin count type C. ... "TYPE-C-31-M-12" ... by Korean Hroparts Elec [is a] 12 pin USB Type C connector"
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* Sparkfun. [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15424 "Reversible USB A to C Cable - 2m"]: "Supporting USB 2.0 speeds and charging up to 2A, ... the flexibility of a thinner cable and the wonderful feel of a '''reversible ... USB-A connection'''. ... This cable has the D+/D- wires along side large-gauge VBUS/GND wires."
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* SparkFun. [https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/connector-basics/usb-connectors "Connector Basics: USB Connectors"]: "USB-B Connectors ... is bulky, but robust, so in applications where size is not an issue, it's the preferred means for providing a removable connector for USB connectivity."
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* Matthew Lai. [https://dubiouscreations.com/2021/04/06/designing-with-usb-c-lessons-learned/ "Designing with USB-C: Lessons Learned"]: "Type-C connectors tend to be much harder to solder ... The standard is also much more complicated, though as we will see shortly, actual implementation is VERY simple if we just want to use it to replace micro-B in USB 2.0 devices (as opposed to hosts). ... USB 2.0-Only SMT ... connectors ... omit all the pins not required for USB 2.0... [such as] the Korean Hroparts TYPE-C-31-M-12 (LCSC part number C165948)."
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* Morten Christiansen, Synopsys. [https://www.synopsys.com/designware-ip/technical-bulletin/converting-existing-designs.html "Converting Existing USB Designs to Support Type-C Connections"]
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* [https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/473773/usb-type-c-alternative-with-fewer-signal-wires "USB Type-C Alternative with fewer signal wires"].
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== Magnetic connectors ==
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* Adafruit. [https://www.adafruit.com/product/5524 "Magnetic USB Type-C Plug Tip"] and the matching [https://www.adafruit.com/product/5520 "USB A or Type-C to Type-C Cable with Magnetic Tip - 1 meter long"].
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* [https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/473773/usb-type-c-alternative-with-fewer-signal-wires "USB Type-C Alternative with fewer signal wires"]: some of the answers mention magnetic connectors.
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* Adafruit. [https://www.adafruit.com/product/5359 "DIY Magnetic Connector - Right Angle Five Contact Pins"]. A set of 2 halves that magnetically attract.
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== Further reading ==
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*  SFUPTOWNMAKER, SparkFun member #23999 [https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/connector-basics "Connector Basics"].
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[[Category:Connectors]][[Category:Components]]

Latest revision as of 12:55, 19 September 2024

GM862 SMD Connector GM862 SMD Connector

DB9 Connector DB9 Serial Connector

Barrel Jack Barrel Power Jack

Mini-USB Mini-USB SMD connector

Mini-USB MicroSD/Transflash Socket

UEXT: universal expansion connector. The standard UEXT connector consists of ten pins (two rows of five, with 0.1" spacing) and supports I2C, SPI, and RS-232 serial communication, as well as carrying +3.3V power and common ground. -- Wikipedia: UEXT

JTAG connectors?

ideas#better data cable ideas

Some connector companies in no particular order: Samtec, Molex,

Rather than wiring a connector up directly to a CPU, one typically has some input protection between them.

The SFE Footprint Library includes a few connectors.

Mark Whitis has a list of "common pitfalls of Micro Development Boards". He describes how the 26 pin connectors on his Mark Whitis Microcontroller Development Board avoid those pitfalls and have many non-obvious features that make them superior to many other connectors.

Massmind: "Maximum interconnect options from minimum board space" discusses a board pattern that gives you the option of plugging in any one of a variety of different connectors.

Connectors and data cable ideas are further discussed at Ideas#better_data_cable_ideas.

Power-only USB connectors and cables

  • Matthew Lai. "Designing with USB-C: Lessons Learned": "Type-C connectors tend to be much harder to solder ... Power-Only SMT ... simpler connectors that only have power and the CC pins ... [such as] Korean Hroparts TYPE-C-31-M-17."
  • "GCT 6 Pin USB Type-C for Charging": "GCT USB Charging Connectors": GCT USB4125, GCT USB4135, GCT USB4515, GCT USB4715 Waterproof IP67 USB Type C Connector, GCT USB4180, GCT USB4130, GCT USB4140, GCT USB4175. All these USB C connectors have 6 contacts: the CC1 and CC2 pins used for USB PD negotiation, the 2 GND pins, and the 2 VBUS pins.

"Directive 2022/2380 will require any electronical hand held devices marketed in the EU to contain a USB-C charging port." -- "EU 2022/2380 directive - Are you (USB Type-C) compliant?"

USB-C breakout boards

Reduced pin count USB connectors and cables

  • Tony P. "How to add USB Type C to your USB 2.0 projects": "replace the micro-USB / mini-USB ... 24 pin connectors are really unfriendly packages. They are very dense making it incredibly hard to reliably solder. The solution to this is to use a reduced pin count type C. ... "TYPE-C-31-M-12" ... by Korean Hroparts Elec [is a] 12 pin USB Type C connector"
  • Sparkfun. "Reversible USB A to C Cable - 2m": "Supporting USB 2.0 speeds and charging up to 2A, ... the flexibility of a thinner cable and the wonderful feel of a reversible ... USB-A connection. ... This cable has the D+/D- wires along side large-gauge VBUS/GND wires."
  • SparkFun. "Connector Basics: USB Connectors": "USB-B Connectors ... is bulky, but robust, so in applications where size is not an issue, it's the preferred means for providing a removable connector for USB connectivity."
  • Matthew Lai. "Designing with USB-C: Lessons Learned": "Type-C connectors tend to be much harder to solder ... The standard is also much more complicated, though as we will see shortly, actual implementation is VERY simple if we just want to use it to replace micro-B in USB 2.0 devices (as opposed to hosts). ... USB 2.0-Only SMT ... connectors ... omit all the pins not required for USB 2.0... [such as] the Korean Hroparts TYPE-C-31-M-12 (LCSC part number C165948)."

Magnetic connectors


Further reading

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