Perfect Fit for Removable NeoPixel Blade

[hapki]

I read on this forum that 10-pin aviation plug connectors are a good way to go with neopixel blades. I serendipitously discovered a way to connect the receptacle for those blades solidly into a blade holder. (Apologies if this isn't new news. I'm pretty excited about it though...)

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10 Contacts 10-Pin Aviation Plug Connector - M16 - Panel Mount Round Flange

[hapki]

Here are the parts I'm using to show what I did.

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MHS Emitter
MHS Choke
MHS Heatsink (without the copper piece)
10-pin aviation plug connector receptacle with flange
10-pin aviation plug connector

[hapki]

The next step is to place the flanged 10-pin aviation plug into the heatsink housing like this:
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Here's another view, this one from the top:
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[hapki]

The next step is simply to place the two pieces in the choke:
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[hapki]

The next step would be to put this part of the aviation plug into the blade:
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Wires from the neopixel string would go to this. A capacitor might fit in there too.
Here's what it looks like when plugged in, but without the blade:
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This view is looking into the emitter:
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[hapki]

Here's a view of the final product, without the blade:
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This particular emitter may not be a good choice for the actual execution, but the cutaway shows how the parts fit inside the emitter.

What I like about this configuration is that it is solid. The parts fit together without drilling, glueing, etc. The blade retention screw should hold the other part of the blade secure.

[hapki]

I have to point out that I got the information on the 10-pin aviation plug from jbkuma.

[hapki]

The housing for the heatsink may not be necessary, now that I think of it. For one, it will prevent the plug pieces from fitting together well; that is, unless only the very tip of the aviation plug is placed in the blade.

[hapki]

Here's the flange in the emitter. It's a perfect fit. The heatsink housing isn't completely necessary, but without it, the flange rattles around.
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[hapki]

Oh, and as jbkuma pointed out, this should allow blade charging and R.I.C.E. configuration via the blade plug.