jimjimbo Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Not sure what exactly to call them, and would like to find a source to order them. Photo attached and show what I am looking for. Help please? Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Any local hardware store should have that stuff Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.4 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Ring terminal or crimp ring. Are you wanting to use these to be able to easily swap values? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Got mine at Mouser. Just did these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 They look like just screws, no? I like to use this for the grounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 1 hour ago, No.4 said: Ring terminal or crimp ring. Are you wanting to use these to be able to easily swap values? Thanks for that. No, just want to use them to do a clean looking job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 1 hour ago, jason str said: Any local hardware store should have that stuff Jim. That is certainly likely the case, but I really didn't know what to call them, and I hate going into a store and asking....."you know that thing, the thing that does this or that? You know, the thing?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 1 hour ago, jimjimbo said: That is certainly likely the case, but I really didn't know what to call them, and I hate going into a store and asking....."you know that thing, the thing that does this or that? You know, the thing?" The drawers and bins are normally marked for convenience or you can always ask for help. Take some measurements, eyelets or whatever hardware you are looking to pair up with you so you are not driving back and fourth. I always make a list myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I found these at Lowes. They look expensive. I bet there is something cheaper on Ebay. https://www.lowes.com/search?searchTerm=ring+connectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.4 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Personally I would solder all of the connections that were not being attached to the barrier strip. I would also flow solder into the crimp on the connections that were made with to the barrier strip. That's just me though. The small gauge solid strand wire can be tricky at times to make a good connection at the crimps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I used regular #6 1.25" machine screws for a 3/4" board as you see in my picture. I got them at Lowe's btw. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 On many of those connections, it doesn't look like you have enough room to put a clip/heat sink between your part and your ring tongue. I don't understand the point of crimping and soldering, yet stacking the ring tongues together and screwing them down - which will allow air and moisture to creep in (you strive for a gas-less connection, but really won't have a gas-less connection). Just random thoughts from the peanut gallery - sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 13 hours ago, No.4 said: Ring terminal or crimp ring. Are you wanting to use these to be able to easily swap values? That is why I did it this way on my project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Deang said: On many of those connections, it doesn't look like you have enough room to put a clip/heat sink between your part and your ring tongue. I don't understand the point of crimping and soldering, yet stacking the ring tongues together and screwing them down - which will allow air and moisture to creep in (you strive for a gas-less connection, but really won't have a gas-less connection). Just random thoughts from the peanut gallery - sorry! you use little posts that screw to the board for soldering connections together - what is that part called? I've searched for everything I think they might be called and I can never find anything that matches. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Solder terminals - from Mouser. All of the parts I use are listed in the first few posts of my AA build thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 All available online - take your pick eBay amazon electrical specialist And a link for good luck - https://www.amazon.com/terminal-strips/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aterminal strips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Anyone who was lucky enough to download ALK's network designs back when he posted them all would find the parts list and suppliers for each network design. Everything from components to the trinkets you are after. Al used those solder terminal lugs as long as I have used his networks. I have a bag just like Dean from Mouser. They are handy to have around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 20 hours ago, jimjimbo said: That is certainly likely the case, but I really didn't know what to call them, and I hate going into a store and asking....."you know that thing, the thing that does this or that? You know, the thing? I can relate to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 1 hour ago, mark1101 said: Anyone who was lucky enough to download ALK's network designs back when he posted them all would find the parts list and suppliers for each network design. Everything from components to the trinkets you are after. Al used those solder terminal lugs as long as I have used his networks. I have a bag just like Dean from Mouser. They are handy to have around. Al did such a good job with the mechanical connection to those I used mine for over a year before I discovered he forgot the solder on one. He was embarrassed but it was no big deal at all to me and was a testament to his making a good connection prior to solder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 He does beautiful work, no doubt about it. Some use solder like "glue", when it should be used like "paint". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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