[sdiy] Molex connectors

[Seb Francis]

True, it would be easier to use the proper crimp tool ;-)

I was just pointing out that it is not required (e.g. if you are only making up a few connectors).

Seb


Peter Grenader wrote:

> Seb Francis wrote:
>
> > Important* is to run a bit of solder into the crimped connection (not too much
> > solder though or the springy contact bit on the end won't spring properly)
>
> A suggestion: For 14 bucks, you buy a crimper and all this work can be
> avoided!!!  Tin the wire as usual, put the pin in the tool, insert the
> tinned wire into the pin, push.  Bang -->ZOOM.
>
> a key though to all is to remember only the second (closest to terminal) end
> of the pin wraps actually get the wire.  the first one, furthest out to the
> end of opposite end of the connector with the larger diameter, is designed
> so that crimp goes around the unstripped casing of the wire.  this is what
> gives you the hold.
>
> -P