How many tools?
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@Aurimas When was the last time you replaced a USB-C connector on a pcb? I guess not once, you would not call it super easy to replace if you did it.
Have you ever compared a USB-C connector with a XT30 2x2? They are far bigger. And have you ever seen a plug where you can solder the wires in? Or crimp them? Many users use cables which are certified for drag chains, one of the USB cables I found are.
Do do you plan to consume 10A over a USB connector?
How to you build cables with custom length?And almost every USB-C connector to solder on a PCB has a higher price tag than a XT30 2x2 connector. Every XT30 2x2 plug has a lower price than a USB-C cable. What are you talking about?
And how do you explain the weakness at the soldering point when you solder drag chain compatible wires at the cable coming out of the USB-Connector?
Cheers, Chriss
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For me 8 tools is probably the maximum that would be practical in terms of space/cost - so I'm quite happy with 4 tools on distribution boards that can be chained together, or a single new board with 8 connectors.
Ideally as you mentioned with something bigger than the existing 1.25mm FD connectors.
For the tool boards themselves, a smaller footprint would be nice.
Perhaps having the connectors vertical would save some space.
Plus at least one additional part cooling fan connector, and the option to add a second stepper driver would be perfect.
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@Chriss well guess again - I have done fair few of them. no need to be patronising because some other people might have done a lot more than you.
