Just got a new Shapeoko 3 XXL Question about the new connector

[Budman17r (Todd)]

I see the connector is connected to the pins that most people use to control a relay to turn off and off the router. I thought it was a molex microfit 3, but it wwasn’t quite lining up.

Is it possible to get the type of connector that is, so I can use it to make a relay?

[Nessk (Kenneth)]

Could you post a picture of this connector please?

[Budman17r (Todd)]

Sadly I can not get to it at the moment, here’s another thread talking about it

Undocumented connector

I just received a new Shapeoko 3 XXL two days ago. I was looking at the control board and noticed there is a set of connectors on the right side that don’t seem to be documented. Sorry I don’t have a picture of my machine, but here is a picture showing the LACK of that connector on previous models. Does anyone have any info on what the new connector is for? [lpe-5]

[Nessk (Kenneth)]

Thanks, however if you need help on what type of connector that might fit we need a closeup picture, or wait for C3d’s response on type.

[Budman17r (Todd)]

I went and got some pictures. One is blurry due to the angle, the other straight on shot is pretty good.

[Budman17r (Todd)]

[Luke (Luke (Carbide 3D))]

This is for a new accessory we are working on. Watch this space…

[Griff (Well crap, my hypometric precursor device is blown…)]

…but…I’m holding your beer. I have to do both?

[Budman17r (Todd)]

but I wanted to use it for a relay Could you at least give the connector type if possible?

[Luke (Luke (Carbide 3D))]

@jorge needs his beer held

[fenrus (Arjan van de Ven)]

at his point we’re all holding many beers

on the one hand I love it
on the other hand… TAKE OUR MONEY NOW

[DanStory (Daniel Story)]

Looks like a PCI-Express 6-pin, is this for ray tracing in the future?

[Budman17r (Todd)]

It looks like a Molex Microfit 3 Connector, but doesn’t fit (I have them on hand.) Might be an ultra fit connector type though (but its the female version which is normally on the outside.

Here: https://www.molex.com/molex/products/family/microfit_30

and

here: https://www.molex.com/molex/products/family/ultrafit_power_connectors

PCIE is this https://www.molex.com/molex/products/part-detail/pcb_headers/0455580002

[stutaylo (Stu)]

Man you guys are charging on the upgrades, love it

I’ve got about a tray full of beers by now @Luke @Jorge

[RichCournoyer (Richard Cournoyer)]

Finally!

PS I made my own version of this new accessary 3+ years ago, and of ALL the neat things I have done to my Shapeoko, this by FAR has been the most rewarding! (And my neighbor thanks me too for it).

[Microwave_Monkey (Scott)]

I think I HEAR what you are saying, Richard.