Rotary connectors prices are outrageous!

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Hi,

I’m trying to find a cheap rotary connector, that is something with 11-14 pins, circular, and weather proof.

I’ve found that:

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSea … -20-27P-ND

And it’s soul-mate:

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSea … 7S(946)-ND

But the price is just outrageous for a hobbyist!

Any idea where I could get cheap rotary connectors? I’m even ready to go with another type (not rotary), as long as it’s cheap, weather proof, does not require a crimping tool and has 11 pins minimum.

I noticed these connectors:

http://www.aprsworld.com/gallery/wrendaq2/wrendaq4

The ones in the middle with 8 connections… Any idea where I could source them?

Thanks!

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Bulgin Buccaneer connectors are popular for that sort of application.

Leon

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Check out what Samtec has to offer;

http://www.samtec.com/rugged_power/ip68 … .aspx?s=rp

They make a quality product, and also give free samples…