special_k Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hi all. This is my first post here! I've been hunting around the net for a suitable interface for a theoretical design. I plan to design and build a basic fibre optic illuminator unit such as these: http://www.fiberopticproducts.com/Lightunits.htmI like the clinch nut interface idea as it will easily grip any number of unsheathed cable that I require, however I'm not so sure how I would interface with a led cluster module (pcb mount). I have seen heat shrink used to interface fibre with discrete led's but not sure if this would work for a cluster. thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special_k Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 What I have called the clinch nut is more properly known as a cable gland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero999 Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Yes, a cable gland will work.Most electrical suppliers sell them.YOu could use a small plastic enclosure for the PCB and put the fibre optics in the gland opposite the PCB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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