Hi Bob
I like your idea for DIY jack-screws made out of hex standoffs. For most part i can use that concept to make for easier access on some kind of hard to reach connectors. I however have one 50 pin D-sub going into the bottom of my instrument module on the port side that has wires exiting aft at 90
degrees. The wires block access to aft screw.
Any ideas on how to deal with aft screw that is blocked by wires?
We tried to order various clothes pin pinch opened style security
devises, and metal wire bales, but they are on back order for 120
days. Not certain they will work. Slim pickings for 50 pin 90 degree
shells, the one we decided on allows for an extended front
jack-screw. On aft securing screw perhaps there is 1/2" from the
hole on D-sub to wires exiting at 90 degrees right over screw.
Only thing that comes immediately to mind is make a LONG extended screw with a smooth, round spacer and bring it right through the bundle. You can put a hex head on the end after it passes through the wire bundle.
Consider too tying a plastic bushing of some kind into the bundle such that the wires don't ride directly on the jackscrew. A piece of nylaflo tubing would work.
Bob . . .
From: bakerocb@cox.net
Hello Ron, Two thoughts:
1) A 4-40 hex socket (Allen) head drive cap screw on the end of an Allen
wrench with a handle. Just wiggle the screw right through the wire bundle.
