wire IEC320 C14

[azoltko]

I am currently working on a raspberry pi project and need: to add a power switch. I purchased an eic320 c14 for this. However I need to wire a usb hub that has a 5v/2a dc adapter to it. What size wire should i use? Should i solder right off the plug or maybe plug into an extension cord and strip extension cord to solder? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hardware being used:
Socket
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ME5YAPK/ref=ya_st_dp_summary

Usb power hub
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...etailBullets_secondary_view_div_1432336325198

 

[kubeek]

Are you switching the 230V mains power, or the 5V going to that usb hub?

 

[azoltko]

Power will go like this ideally.

US wall socket to iec socket to 5v/2a adapter to usb hub.

 

[kubeek]

Then cutting and stripping the plug side of an extension cord would be the safest approach. You might want to use Faston connectors with proper insulating sleeves or at least heat shrink tubing to attach to that IEC socket.

 

[azoltko]

That was my thought as well. Basing alot of this build off of youtube diy projects and didnt like how that looked.

I believe that the led power switch is always lit and want it only to be lit in the on position. Can i reverse the wiring on switch so the led doesnt have constant power?

 

[kubeek]

Do you mean the neon lamp inside the switch? I have only ever seen it lit when the switch is turned on. Just like all the extension cords with a lit switch.

 

[azoltko]

Yes i the neon light in the switch. Perfect no fancy wiring needed there. Only other thing i was questioning was the volt rating on the iec switch. Its rated at 250v/10a. Those are max numbers right? Ill be fine plugging into a standard us outlet.

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

I'd loose the wall wart and replace it with something like this: http://www.trcelectronics.com/View/Mean-Well/MDR-20-5.shtml and mount it on a DIN rail.

Put 2 of these http://www.winfordeng.com/products/dinm15.php on your hub and mount on a TS32 DIN rail. Get the proper plug for the hub.

You Rasberry PI could mount on a DIN rail too. Look up snaptrak. e.g. http://www.alliedelec.com/te-connectivity-7-1437685-6/70207005/ You need the feet to go with it.
It's probably big enough to mount the RPi on it with standoffs.

 

[azoltko]

Thats all well and good but im jamming all of this in a NES case for a retro look. Think the rail system would fit inside it?
How would i go about wiring the power supply? Cut off adapter wire power suppy(just a new adapter?) And then wire to socket.

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

I have no idea what an NES case is. This https://www.trcelectronics.com/View/Minmax/AHF-10S05.shtml is likely smaller than a wall wart.

The DIN rail system is used a lot to wire industrial controls. It's still a decent method to mount stuff.

These: https://winford.com/products/dinm01.php, or these https://winford.com/products/dinm15.php can be used as well.

DIN rail can be bought in aluminum and steel. With mounting slots or without.

I said earlier, that you could cut off the hub;s power cord or just buy the connector. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_power_connector

There are plenty of suggestions on the Amazon page for the connector/switch/fuse. The terminals are designed to be soldered or use crimp "fast-on" connectors which come in a few sizes. Wire size really depends on your fuse size, but probably somewhere between 14 and 18 AWG. One way is to solder and cover with heat shrink. Some comments I can't make because i don't know what part of the world you are in. 120/240? etc. There is a blue/brown/green or white/black/green color code you can use.

Fast on terminals: https://www.digikey.com/product-sea...onnect-connectors/1442842?k=fast on terminals I have no idea what size you need, but the insulated an uninsulated require different tools, so you may not want to go that route.