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Shunts need 1A inline fuses for each of the two current sensor connectors, Hall effect sensors do not.<br>[https://amploc.com/products/key100-open-loop-hall-effect-sensor AMPLOC KEY100 Current Sensor]<br>[[File:2023-03-27 16-03-50.jpg|367x367px]]<br>The Key100 sensor doesn't really have a proper Molex connector, rather it has 3 gold pins that are cut off a wire-wrap pin-header strip plus a plastic glued on that makes it asymmetric for Molex connectors. You need to cut off one of the protruding keys on the Molex connector to make it fit. You also want to scrape off the ledge at the bottom if it is binding there.<br> | Shunts need 1A inline fuses for each of the two current sensor connectors, Hall effect sensors do not.<br>[https://amploc.com/products/key100-open-loop-hall-effect-sensor AMPLOC KEY100 Current Sensor]<br>[[File:2023-03-27 16-03-50.jpg|367x367px]]<br>The Key100 sensor doesn't really have a proper Molex connector, rather it has 3 gold pins that are cut off a wire-wrap pin-header strip plus a plastic glued on that makes it asymmetric for Molex connectors. You need to cut off one of the protruding keys on the Molex connector to make it fit. You also want to scrape off the ledge at the bottom if it is binding there.<br> | ||
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Here is a somewhat compatible Molex connector (needs | Here is a somewhat compatible Molex connector (needs small mods, see above): | ||
* [https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0022011032/403289?s=N4IgTCBcDa5gtABgIz2YgzBAugXyA Molex 0022011032 connector housing @Digikey (in stock)] | * [https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0022011032/403289?s=N4IgTCBcDa5gtABgIz2YgzBAugXyA Molex 0022011032 connector housing @Digikey (in stock)] | ||
* [https://us.rs-online.com/product/molex-incorporated/22-01-1032/70332831/ Molex 0022011032 connector housing @RS (no shipment date)] | * [https://us.rs-online.com/product/molex-incorporated/22-01-1032/70332831/ Molex 0022011032 connector housing @RS (no shipment date)] | ||
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* [https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0008550102/172056?s=N4IgTCBcDaIAwA4C0BWFS4EY4QLoF8g 22 AWG gold plated 08550102 pins for Molex connector @Digikey (in stock)] | * [https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/0008550102/172056?s=N4IgTCBcDaIAwA4C0BWFS4EY4QLoF8g 22 AWG gold plated 08550102 pins for Molex connector @Digikey (in stock)] | ||
* [https://us.rs-online.com/product/molex-incorporated/08-55-0102/70191082/ 22 AWG gold plated 08550102 pins for Molex connector @RS (backordered)] | * [https://us.rs-online.com/product/molex-incorporated/08-55-0102/70191082/ 22 AWG gold plated 08550102 pins for Molex connector @RS (backordered)] | ||
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* [https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/adafruit-industries-llc/1213/8258462 Adafruit SN-28B Crimper] | |||
Mounting | Mounting | ||
* Some have made 3D-printed holders for the current sensor, check the links on the [[3D-Printed_Tools_and_Parts]] page. You can also use a size 24 Adel clamp (e.g.[https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/MS21919-DG24.php at Spruce]). | * Some have made 3D-printed holders for the current sensor, check the links on the [[3D-Printed_Tools_and_Parts]] page. You can also use a size 24 Adel clamp (e.g.[https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/MS21919-DG24.php at Spruce]). | ||