X-Controller Stepper Motor Connectors

X-Carve Parts & Files
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Hello everyone,
A few weeks ago I purchased a used X-Controller for another machine that I’m putting together. The guy didn’t include the 6 connectors for the stepper motors, homing switches and Z probe. Can I buy those somewhere? or does anybody have them they could sell me? I contacted Inventables but don’t know if they will sell me the parts.
Thanks
Russell Crawford

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First time in over 2 years that I had to contact Inventables for something and they sent me out the 6 connectors. All the good stories I hear about great support I’m glad they helped me out.
Thanks Inventables
Russell

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Yeah, those are pretty standard connectors. My local electronics shop sells those (one of those old fashioned electronics shops with aisles of restores, diodes, etc). I am sure digi-key or jameco sells them as well, but looks like you are all set.

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I wish!

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I couldn’t find them online or local

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Is 2 minutes rom my house.

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What are those green connectors called?

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Pretty sure it’s these, @RussellCrawford.

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I’ve heard them called “Phoenix contacts”, “euro blocks”, or just “pluggable screw connector”.

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https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/phoenix-contact/1751086/1926175?utm_adgroup=Terminal%20Blocks%20-%20Headers%2C%20Plugs%20and%20Sockets&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping_Product_Connectors%2C%20Interconnects_NEW&utm_term=&utm_content=Terminal%20Blocks%20-%20Headers%2C%20Plugs%20and%20Sockets&gclid=CjwKCAiAtej9BRAvEiwA0UAWXn4kFUPDQZWIwNjietS7utFcB9FV6dX8iToj_sWoPtnwilfUs-egIBoCWJwQAvD_BwE

Phoenix Contact I believe is the most common vendor. Definitely available at digi-key. In various sizes (number of pins). In fact too much choice to be honest…

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What’s funny about the photo is the whole advantage of these is that you unplug, insert your wires and then re-plug, so you don’t have to awkwardly screw the terminal closed against the machine!

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