Hi, I ordered some SHARP sensors a while back, and either lost or they didn't come with the pigtails. I have only one pigtail I've had for years, and it's soldered up.
I have plenty of jumper wires, and need to connect these either directly to an arduino, or a breadboard. does anyone have any ideas or experience on how to makeshift one until I can find one to buy? The jumper wires are too wide around the connectors to fit 3 of
Sharp connectors
I have not used any Sharp devices for a few years but found the standard connector unreliable and often soldered wires directly. Please post model number or picture of the problem you are trying to solve.
Thanks for the response!This
Thanks for the response!
This is one of the sharp sensors I have. The pins are too close together to connect regular IC jumper wires to. I’m having trouble thinking of a way to connect jumper wires to this, to connect it to a breadboard. I just bought the wiring harnesses for these, but I need to start development of my project sooner than the time it takes them to send it, if possible: I need to have something put together for a robotics panel I’m doing at a convention this weekend.
Soldering to Sharp Sensor
You should be able to solder 28 gauge wire to the opposite side. If necessary remove the connector and solder the GND on one side and the Signal & +5V on the other. Twist and tin the leads first with minimal exposed metal. I think a 25W or less soldering iron would be best. Good luck!!!
Thanks! …but wouldn’t that
Thanks! …but wouldn’t that make the regular pigtail unusable for when they come in the mail? Also, I only have one (adjustable) soldering iron, so would need to go by temp rather than Wattage. >_<
I just need a patched way to wire the circuits in advance and test the programming. I can recallibrate the sensors for returning different values before I can buy new ones due to finances. Was hoping there was some homebrew connecter I could make without taking off the current plastic casing… unless I misunderstood you maybe?
Solder tacking works
Yea I’m with George. If you’re planning to get connectors for this eventually, just solder tack the wires on to the back of the sensor connector (no need to remove the connector). You can pull off the wires and plug in the mating connectors when you get them.
I’ve used these sensors in the past. If you really want an easier connector, you can unsolder the original connector and put in a 3-pin header. Strait or 90-degrees depending on your needs. Or if you want to use patchwires, you could solder in a 3-pin female connector like the ones used on an Arduino. Options abound, but the connector that comes with the Sharp sensor is pretty much made to only interface with it’s mating connector.
-Rich
