4 PIN SPC III plugs wanted!!!

[(RIP) sherpa]

Hi all
I know this has been mentioned before but I can't find it by searching for some reason!

Who makes and supplies the D.I.Y. 4 PIN power/data plugs for the SPC III units (not computer leads but he actual round one that goes into the Garmin itself)

I know Rob Farmer is making up complete leads but I only want a couple of the plugs themselves - Rob, I've sent you a pm reply, thanks.

Can anyone help with the location of the thread regarding the plugs as time is of the essence and as usual Sherps has left it while the last minute. DOH!!!

 

[Mucky Helmet]

Try these guys...

http://www.pfranc.co.uk/

Never dealt with them myself but have heard good things.

 

[gazza]

Sherpa, I have a couple around somewhere, do you just want a power plug or a combined power and dat plug. Finally how long does it need to be. Now I have a NAV2 my sp3 plugs are redundant.

 

[PanEuropean]

Sherpa:

Based on my own experience, it might not be the best idea to build your own cable in order to save a few dollars.

Prior to early 2001, Garmin used a two piece clamshell type connector (similar to the Pfranc connector) for automotive adapters. The one on my moto showed signs of failure, due to water infiltration, after one season of riding. Pictures (from an old post I made in 2002) can be seen here: GPS Power Cable Failure.

Beginning in mid 2001, Garmin began using a moulded, waterproof, one piece connector for power cables (see photo below). This is a much better design for motorcycle use. I'm not putting down pfranc's connector - it would probably be fully suitable for a power/data cable when using the GPS with a computer, which was his original intention for this connector - but his design isn't the best for outdoor (moto) use. The newer Garmin cables with the moulded connector are much more durable, and use a much thicker rubber coating on the whole cable assembly. By the way, if you're installing a hard-wired power cable on a moto, be sure to leave a fair hunk of slack to allow for adjustment of the GPS viewing angle, and also to allow you to plug the cable in and remove it when wearing gloves. This will prevent the cable from failing due to fatigue in one location.

To get a cheap moulded Garmin cable, consider buying a Garmin AC adapter (list price is USD 20) and just cutting off the transformer at the far end of it. Or, check with a pilot shop in your area - it's quite possible they might have a surplus of accessory cables that they would like to get rid of, and they would be willing to sell you one that has a moulded plug on one end (doesn't matter what's on the other end, you can cut it off) for a good price. My avionics shop gave me a surplus cable free when I needed one - they had more in stock than they would ever sell.

PanEuropean

 

[(RIP) sherpa]

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Pan
Thanks for that info
I'm not wanting to make a moto cable its just a little indoor project i'm on with so no worries there
Thanks to all replies including Rob who has pointed me in the direction of the supplier
I'll let you know how it goes
Sherpa