selector valve

yankeerider · Jan 31, 2009

ArTrvlr said:
Thanks again, and, where did you find your switches? I wanted to use one DPDT, center off, momentary rocker switch, but that is really hard to find, so I gave up, and now DPST momentary push buttons are turning out to be pretty elusive as well. I can find spec. on manufactures web sites, but cant find a retailer with any in stock. I need switches to build my knob around.
JP

Check Newark Electronics or McMaster-Carr. Neither has a minimum order quantity, and Newark shows in-stock for several.

Here's a link to Newark search results for momentary DPDT switches that may work:
Rocker | Newark.com

6sunset6 · Jan 31, 2009

As he says I have to learn to spell or remember to use spell check. Next challenge
DEUTSCH DT04-2P weatherpack connectors Need the mating connector for this, I have looked on line and have not found anything yet. I was thinking of cutting them off and using 2 wire bullet connectors but it would be nice to find the mate I would guess the PN would be DT04-2S. Anyone have a clue?

Edit I just looked on line again and found them
http://www.deutschconnector.com/products/deutsch_dt_2-way_wiring_harness.html
Connectors are priced OK wonder how the wires are attached? Conn with wires is kind of pricey
It's all on the web site How to.

ArTrvlr · Feb 1, 2009

6sunset6 said:
As he says I have to learn to spell or remember to use spell check. Next challenge
DEUTSCH DT04-2P weatherpack connectors Need the mating connector for this, I have looked on line and have not found anything yet. I was thinking of cutting them off and using 2 wire bullet connectors but it would be nice to find the mate I would guess the PN would be DT04-2S. Anyone have a clue?

Edit I just looked on line again and found them
Deutsch Connector DT Series 2-Way Wiring Harness
Connectors are priced OK wonder how the wires are attached? Conn with wires is kind of pricey
It's all on the web site How to.

Good find on that website.

"wonder how the wires are attached?"
The "stamped and formed" contacts look like they would work in my ratchet type terminal crimp tool. The two open tangs on the wire end look just like other terminals (Packard type) I use. The smaller opening with wider tangs crimp around the bare wire and the wider opening with the narrow tangs (at the very end of the terminal) crimp around the insulation. If you ordered three of the DT06-2S assemblies (includes connector sockets and locks) and 5 extra sockets in case of goof-ups, the total (with shipping) is 18.95. Reasonable, IF you have a crimp tool that will work, and I am not 100% sure what I have will work. Otherwise, 200.00 - 300.00 for a tool for one use?????

The next option might be better:

"I was thinking of cutting them off and using 2 wire bullet connectors"
That would work, but remember one wire to each solenoid is a ground wire. Combine those three into one wire, you have three conductors left, total of four, sounds like a flat-four boat trailer connector to me!

That way, if you ever had to disconnect it, there is only one way to plug it back in, not three separate connectors to get mixed up. Since you are using it on a rear aux. valve, you may never have to disconnect. I am going to use mine for a FEL bucket curl and dump circuit diverter, so would need to disconnect if I remove the FEL.
jp

6sunset6 · Feb 5, 2009

It is cold working in an unheated shop. Plus my two tractors are in there plus I haven't used any woodworking equipment in a while. So what you are looking at I did with a saws all. Roughed it out . 3 dimensional sculpted objects are hard to get right in one shot. I think I may miss the attachment angle. But the nice part about wood is glue and screw some more on. I have a narrow belt band sander which if the belts stay glued together will start to clean this up . Supposed to be in the 40's on Sat regular heat wave.

6sunset6 · Feb 7, 2009

This looks like ET phone home . I have always sanded wood projects down to 400 grit. But I start with 80 and that's what this is. My hand started sliding around so it will stay at 80 grit. I was going to sink the switch plate but I think I will just leave it on top. I don't think I could get a good looking recess with out milling it out. Not worth the set up. Next is the hollow to allow it to fit over the 4way valve lever. I have 2 rear remotes And I am going to use the outside one for this so I can still reach the inside one easily.

Zephrant · Feb 7, 2009

A cheap source of a molded handle with lots of switches already built in would be a computer flight stick like this one from NewEgg:

Might need to beef up the switches, or use small relays but you get a lot of choices for under $30 each.

6sunset6 · Feb 8, 2009

I have one of those flight sticks someone gave me. After I stripped it down to the handle with just the switches I decided the switches and mounting were way to light for tractor use. A little hard to mount the way I wanted to , on the vavle handle. But it might work for someone else.

ArTrvlr · Feb 8, 2009

Bob, your handle is shaping up nicely. Since I don't have any wood (cherry or otherwise) suitable to make a handle, I plan on making one with a metal skeleton for strength with auto body filler to fill out the shape. So far all I have is a piece of pipe that fits over my joystick lever. I will drill and tap that for a setscrew, then bend up some pieces out of my scrap bin and weld to it, then cover it all with the body filler. Pics as soon as I get started.
jp

ArTrvlr · Feb 8, 2009

6sunset6 said:
I have one of those flight sticks someone gave me. After I stripped it down to the handle with just the switches I decided the switches and mounting were way to light for tractor use. A little hard to mount the way I wanted to , on the vavle handle. But it might work for someone else.

I thought about a game controller of some kind, but any I looked at didn't seem sturdy enough either. Maybe a real aircraft stick would be OK, but slim chance of finding a scrap one, and I imagine an aircraft part would cost as much or more than the Scorpion or Suregrip handles.

But thanks to Zephrant for the suggestion. The more ideas, the better.
jp

Zephrant · Feb 9, 2009

I was thinking that maybe the game stick could be potted with epoxy- Fill 'er up and it would certainly toughen it up, but better hope the switches don't fail.