Stax plug

[willsw]

On 9/30/2025 at 2:30 AM, Shawn said:

I did some test prints of Stax jacks with different pin-hole diameters.
As you can see, they are obviously 3D-printed, but the material is rated to withstand up to 195 °C.

So far I’ve been using them for about 2 years without any issues.

 

What were you testing with the different pin hole diameters? Did you use the threaded collet-style socket?

I'd like to try printing some sockets to work with these Neutrik HA-3FXX crimp contacts, but I don't have a 3D printer. When I finish the file I'll upload it for someone else to try. 

[ratbagp]

Perhaps you could try JLCPCB who also offer a 3D printing service. I've been using their PCB service for over a year and it's excellent and extremely cheap. I suspect their 3D printing machines are better than what you use at home.

https://jlc3dp.com/?source=JLCPCB-top-productbar

If Shawn would upload his files, I would be happy to get JLCPCB to print them.

ray

[spritzer]

I got a bag of sockets from Germany (which I suspect are originally from Audio Valve) and they use the Neutrik contacts.  Work just fine and I'll be using them in an upcoming project.  

[JoaMat]

From a post somewhere else.

I also tested HA-3FXX pins, but I like above pins better. Disadvantage is I had to destroy good Neutrik connectors to get the pins out.

Made in Sketchup.

Edited 1 hour ago by JoaMat