[Lab] Fwd: using headers as connectors

[bentfork at gmail.com]

Much better 4 pin version:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/150757180412

On 12 February 2012 11:10, <bentfork at gmail.com> wrote:

> You beat me to it darsha, molex ftw.
>
> That being said, there are some cheaper/knock off equivalents used in the
> rc world. For example the RC servo cables.
>
> Here are some matching pairs for 63 cents each (in x10 quantity)
> http://www.ebay.ca/itm/180809358977
>
> I'm sure they can be found cheaper, and with more pins once you find the
> manufacturer part numbers.
>
> On 12 February 2012 11:04, .·:*¨¨*:·.darsha.·:*¨¨*:·. <darsha.h at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Pin headers are not designed to be free hanging.  They are engineered
>> to be soldered onto PCBs.  Your big solder blobs will definitely heat
>> and damage the plastic bases.
>>
>> Try using molex connectors -
>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ATX_PS_ATX_connector.jpg
>>
>> Digikey sells them in numerous sizes and configurations.  You can
>> usually bypass the expensive crimping tool with skill and hand tools.
>>
>> ~d
>>
>> On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 4:53 PM, Darcy Whyte <darcy at siteware.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > They work great but sometimes the clips pull out of the back of the
>> female
>> > side. Any ideas?
>> >
>> > http://mambohead.com/2012/02/thought-about-wire-connectors/
>> >
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