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Don Y
- Jan 1, 1970
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For low volume gear, who cares if the connector is big? Everything
doesn't have to fit into your pocket. I have a 12v breakout box used to
distribute power from a SLA to various devices using 3 pin XLRs. The
alternative is the fucking cigarette lighter. I use as few of the
coaxial power connectors as I can since they just fall out if tugged.
Don't use them in places where they will get tugged! :>
From where I'm sitting, I count:
- 11 external (USB/eSATA) disk drives,
- one Gb switch
- two 7 port USB hubs
- 1 print server
- 2 DVD "video digitizers/recorders"
- 2 USB video digitizers
- 3 NAS boxes
- 2 laptops
- 1 tablet PC
- 1 rechargeable LED lantern
- a rechargeable "portable UPS" (battery w/UPS in a bible-sized box)
- 1 million CP rechargeable flashlight
Each with such a connector and none complaining that they've
been unplugged (though the wall warts may not be connected to
primary power -- different problem entirely)!
And, I'm in my *bedroom*! (no idea what the office has in these terms)
The alternative is the mini XLR if you are space constrained.
Yes, I have a drawer (~few hundred) of those as well as the larger
XLR's (in their "component" form). And a comparable number of
circular DIN with various pin counts, etc.
They're too big and too "unique". Are you going to be able
to purchase a replacement power supply from a third party
vendor with that particular connector pinned out a specific
way?
If you want to be in the spare parts business, I guess that's
a possibility... OTOH, if you have better things to do with
your time/resources, you may prefer letting someone else supply
a stock, COTS part -- but know EXACTLY what characteristics
you want to choose to specify that part!