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« on: January 23, 2013, 11:58:52 am » |
Can anyone recommend a cheap waterproof "plug" to use for wiring an external sensor to a case-enclosed arduino?
I'm planning an outdoor application where the arduino sits in a waterproof case, exposed to the elements, with up to 12 4-pin analog sensors individually extending from the case. The arduino will be wired to 12 female plugs on the inside of the case, and the actual sensor/cable will connect via a male plug on the outside of the case. Not all sensor plugs will be used, so I need to plug to be waterproof even if nothing's plugged into it.
Googling finds tons of plugs, but most are $20-30 a piece and designed for high-end industrial applications. Where would I find something cheaper, geared more towards a consumer application?
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2013, 01:20:48 pm » |
theres this new thing out called a tarp........lol
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2013, 06:19:09 pm » |
theres this new thing out called a tarp........lol
You know how I can tell you've never designed any devices for outdoor use? |
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2013, 09:59:04 pm » |
theres this new thing out called a tarp........lol
You know how I can tell you've never designed any devices for outdoor use? OH YEAH? well only one follows the sun but im not done yet. and i cant get it to turn a corner.  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2013, 10:08:06 pm » |
theres this new thing out called a tarp........lol
You know how I can tell you've never designed any devices for outdoor use? OH YEAH? well only one follows the sun but im not done yet. and i cant get it to turn a corner. That's probably because it's all wet. You forgot the tarp. lol |
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« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2013, 11:02:16 am » |
use some chewing gum to fill your holes. or cover the whole thing with spray on foam insulation and paint it to look like a rock. this is my junction box. i even stuck moss on it. i cut out a cupholder in the top corner. someone i know said "why is their a big cement block over there?" i said its a rock. it fooled him...lol  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2013, 03:25:12 pm » |
There is also sugru - https://sugru.com/ - |
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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2013, 05:00:39 pm » |
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« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2013, 10:07:30 am » |
but he dont want it permanent, he will want to use the extra holes later |
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« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2013, 10:10:20 am » |
cant you just cover it with clear silicone caulking dude?
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