XT30-2plus2-connector-pcb

a PCB designed to keep small connectors from failing when attached

i made this PCB because i don't want to make makeshifts anymore 💀

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Features

• holds small (data) connectors of male side of XT30 2+2 so it cannot be slipped of connecting thus breaking the connector

• Holds 16AWG max. cables on main connectors and 24AWG max. on small (data) connectors

• 3 boards per panel idk but this hopes to not make PCB makers mad

Usage

3D printers: swappable hotends (thermistor connects to small (data) connectors and the heater core connects to main connector)

idk what extra usage are but data or sensing goes to small (data) connectors and powered load goes to main connector.

Purchase assemblies

• i don't sell PCBs but you can send the gerber to JLCPCB or PCBWay
• Also some AMASS XT30 2+2s in AliExpress

BOMs (not including solder and soldering iron)

##Things listed below can be found above (in "Purchase assemblies")

Board (excluding cables and solder)

• 1X male side of XT30(2+2) or XT30U(2+2)

Load (excluding cables and solder)

• 1X female side of XT30(2+2) or XT30APB(2+2)

Assembly procedure

Avoid pre-tinning the cable and PCB until the cable has fit through the board, unless you know what you're doing, otherwise you'll have a hard time solding the cable to the PCB.

• fit cables to the PCB, make sure the cable going to the PCB is the one it connects, then solder cables to the board

• put the connector to the PCB, make sure it fits

• solder the connectors of XT30 2+2 and the PCB, Avoid heating it for too much as it will melt the connector and get the cable disconnected