Anyone know where I can get a new one of these PCI-e to Screw Terminal adapters?
Or where I can get the lugs that attach and are crimpted to the wires so I can make it myself?
Additionally, is it kosher to have both PCIe connectors hooked up, in addition to these two screw terminals, if we want to ensure our rigs are getting all the juice they require ?
Read: Is having 4 power sources going to the M-Board going to cause it to melt ?
Would be interested in picking up a few of these cables as well.
I have to. Melted 2 pci-e cables. Need to distribute the load better. One of these adapters was the latest casualty. Running 14 boards at 460 GH/s.
OK - Parts -
You will need to get
2x 8" PCI-e 6-pin extension cables. Despite having absolutely zero need for these previously,I happened to have some sitting around because of the ridiculous amount of stuff I have bought for this hobby.
Then you need
4 lugs, which you can get at Home Depot. They are in the aisle with the light switches toward the end. If you don't already have a
wire stripper/crimp tool you can buy one that has an assortment of lugs in the same package. ($5.45) This is in the same area.
Small 4" zip ties (not required, but helpful)
The rest is fairly obvious but if you don't have a completed one around to look at:
1. You cut the MALE end off the 6-pin extension cables.
2. Strip the wires so you have about a half inch of exposed wire.
3. On each extension you have 3 black and 3 Yellow. Yellow is 12V and Black is ground. Twist the 3 yellow together at the ends.
4. Then do the same for the 3 blacks. Do not mix black and yellow.
5. Slip the lug over the 3 yellow twisted wires and crimp with your tool or a pair of plyers.
6. Repeat for the 3 black wires.
7. Repeat last two steps for the other extension cable.
8. Final step - take the 2 lugs with the yellow wires and zip tie the wires near the lugs. Do the same for the black wires. This is not required but the wires have a mind of their own and it makes it easier to screw them down.
Can someone with more knowledge about this stuff than I please review these steps for accuracy.
I was able to get the materials and build these in about an hour.
I am not responsible if you electrocute your self or blow up your miner. I am not an EE.