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grantn

Joined: 04 Nov 2006
Posts: 11
Location: Campbell River, B.C. Canada

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:35 pm Post subject: Connector for copilot stick grip

I'm setting up dual trim and dual PTT  in my RV9A using RAC pistol grips on

both pilot & copilot sides, but would still like to remove the copilot stick

once in a while when the wife stays home and I want to carry extra baggage

on the passenger side. I'm wondering what others have done to allow quick

disconnect and removal of the copilot stick. The inside diameter of the

stick is about 3/4 inch, and I would need a six pin (circular?) connector.

Any photos of others' efforts and sources for such a connector would be

greatly appreciated.



Grant Neilson

Campbell River, B.C.

RV9A, wiring

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Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject: Connector for copilot stick grip

I found a nice little 2-prong connector at Radio Shack the fit nicely inside the stick.  Works fine.

  

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I'm setting up dual trim and dual PTT  in my RV9A using RAC pistol grips on

both pilot & copilot sides, but would still like to remove the copilot stick

once in a while when the wife stays home and I want to carry extra baggage 

on the passenger side. I'm wondering what others have done to allow quick

disconnect and removal of the copilot stick. The inside diameter of the

stick is about 3/4 inch, and I would need a six pin (circular?) connector. 



	


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Bill Schlatterer

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 195

Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 9:07 pm Post subject: Connector for copilot stick grip

Grant, here is what I did.  Simple DB9 connection above the slip joint. With

the seat pans in, connection does not hit anything and works in the open

area u-shaped area of the seats.



I have a four way hat switch, PTT, and CWS for the AP.



Hope this helps.



Bill S

7a Ark

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hooverra(at)verizon.net
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:53 am Post subject: Connector for copilot stick grip

Grant,

    I used a PS2 extension cable cut in half which gives you 6 wires and 

fits nicely inside the stick the extra cable that allows you to align 

the plugs also holds things together when installed. I drilled a 3/16 

hole through the stick and socket (one wall of each) A pin (PEM standoff 

from the junk box) attached to a hose clamp secures  the stick. When I'm 

home I'll get a picture.



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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 6:57 am Post subject: Connector for copilot stick grip

Hi Grant-



Re:  I'm wondering what others have done to allow quick

disconnect and removal of the copilot stick. 

 

I got an annular connector from RS.  I think it was about 6 pin, and once

the outer housing was scrapped, the ass'y fit quite nicely within the

copilot stick.  Same arrangement to get the elev trim connex through that

pesky hole in the elev.



glen matejcek

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rv8iator

Joined: 11 Apr 2006
Posts: 145
Location: Newberg, OR

Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 7:57 am Post subject: Connector for copilot stick grip

R.e. stick connector



Amp Mini Mate-N-Lock



Available in 2,4,6,8,10 pin configurations.



Small body with secure locking tab.  Easy to install.  Will handle 16 amps max.



We used these for all power and instrument connections to the panel and sticks.



Digi-Key has them.



Chris Stone

Pair of -8's

Newberg, OR



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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 8:45 am Post subject: Connector for copilot stick grip

I found a hi quality 12-pin circular connector with a metal shell that 

is only 1/2" in diameter.  I wanted something that would slip thru the 

5/8 hole in the wing spar (the mirror image of the one you make for the 

trim cable).  I would have used a DB-9 but that would have made the 

cable  captive (won't fit thru the 5/8 hole).



In any case, the connector is made by Hirose (japanese company) and I 

bought them from digikey. Look for HR1575-ND and HR1563-ND.  One's 

female and the other male.  They're $15 + $23 for a pair.  They have 

very tiny pins and are hard to solder to.  Unless you have a good fine 

tip iron and some experience with electronic assembly you will find it 

very difficult.  If you don't need more than 9 pins, don't use the inner 

3 in the pattern.  If you do need to use them, solder them first!  But 

it's very compact and solid, and I hope reliable.

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