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Shawn
11-25-2008, 06:54 PM
I know this is such a simple question but I have searched the internet and can't seem to find the answer. I want to combine the ground wires from a number of switches into a single wire to connect to a BU0836X. Originally I was going to run each ground into the BU0836X but after a great design suggestion I need to reduce the overall number of wires I'm using to fit them through a tight spot.:? Is there a certain plug or connector that I should be using? or do I simply solder all 5 ground wired into one and cover it with shrink tube?

XOrionFE
11-25-2008, 10:15 PM
I know this is such a simple question but I have searched the internet and can't seem to find the answer. I want to combine the ground wires from a number of switches into a single wire to connect to a BU0836X. Originally I was going to run each ground into the BU0836X but after a great design suggestion I need to reduce the overall number of wires I'm using to fit them through a tight spot.:? Is there a certain plug or connector that I should be using? or do I simply solder all 5 ground wired into one and cover it with shrink tube?

Later should work fine

Rodney
11-25-2008, 10:36 PM
Or connect them to a terminal strip that is then connected to the card. That would be my preferred way.

Michael Carter
11-25-2008, 11:25 PM
That's what I've used. I make them from aluminum bar stock on a base of 1/4" plywood.

Shawn
11-27-2008, 03:48 PM
Thanks guys, the terminal strip solution was the one I was looking for. :)