MadModder
The Shop => Electronics & IC Programing => Topic started by: sparky961 on March 15, 2016, 10:07:36 PM
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Does anyone know of a way to work with the pins in various connector shells without purchasing a $300 crimper (and probably more for each die head)?
Ok, so I have seen them for something like $150 (CAD) as well but that's also too much.
I have a few connectors that were cut off with about 2" of wire, which I can connect to, but I'd rather do it a bit cleaner than that by using fresh wires the correct length.
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What is AMP connctor?
Does it has 6.3x0.8mm spade connectors? Like these:
http://www.tme.eu/gb/details/671.00.9/non-insulated-terminals/imp/
http://www.tme.eu/gb/details/674.08.00.9/non-insulated-terminals/imp/
And stuff like this:
http://www.tme.eu/gb/details/200.060w/non-insulated-terminals/imp/
I found this one works pretty good for these non insulated "Abico" spade terminals:
http://www.tme.eu/gb/details/ht-236c/crimping-tools-for-terminals/
Thre seems to be pretty many different type crimping pliers, most of the taiwan made seems to work for hobby use.
If you google HT-236C, you might find a local supplier. Many different "brands". Make sure you get the right crimpper for the terminals, there are surpricing amount of almost identical looking pliers and they are just a little different.
Hope this helps.
Pekka
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http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/271/ratchet-crimping-tool-for-weatherproof-connector-terminals
this sort of thing..
Lyn.
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Sorry, I put up the original message on my way out. Upon re-reading it I wasn't very clear in my request for info.
AMP is the manufacturer, but they make bazillions (yes, that's a scientific term) of different connector types. I've attached pictures showing the two (M and F for each) that I'm currently working with. Also some technical drawings. Now that I'm looking at them again, the first isn't even "AMP", it's "Molex". The second is AMP/Tyco
For the AMP/Tyco, part number molded on the shell is 206060-1. The data sheet has information about a bunch of others in the series as well.
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1276248.pdf (http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1276248.pdf)
I was hoping to have a more generic solution that will work with others too but maybe I'm asking for too much there. Maybe I can just butcher them with pliers ;) ?
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For the circular Amp type I've always bought 'solder spill' contacts hence avoided the need to crimp. Slip a sleeve on the wire first, solder it then slip the sleeve over the exposed bit of contact.
For the Molex ones I bought the crimp tool from RS if I remember correctly
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Thanks, Andrew. I didn't realize there were solder-type contacts for the round AMP connectors. The terminals are usually the inexpensive part, it's the crimper that's generally pretty insane to buy. I'll try that route for those.
I also looked into the price for crimpers for Molex and they weren't near as bad - though still a bit costly for occasional hobby use. I was able to find some multi-purpose ones that looked decent so that might be the way I go there.
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These are the ones I used on my servo driven 4th axis:
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Oh, so the pins don't actually come out of the shell? I have some SUB-D connectors like that. Not bad to work with, but I was hoping to re-use the shells I have. It isn't critical I do so, just trying to save a few bucks.
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They may do perhaps with one of those tubular extractors - mine came fully populated - they are well made Chinese copies off ebay sold as 'circular military connectors'. Initially the seller cocked up the male / femaleness of the free cable plug / chassis socket, so I ended up with a few of the opposite 'orientation'
Here is an example:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Military-4-Pin-Cylindrical-Voltage-Circular-Connector-/191653795399?hash=item2c9f74d647:g:JkMAAOSwyQtVwfUN
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They may do perhaps with one of those tubular extractors - mine came fully populated - they are well made Chinese copies off ebay sold as 'circular military connectors'. Initially the seller cocked up the male / femaleness of the free cable plug / chassis socket, so I ended up with a few of the opposite 'orientation'
Here is an example:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Military-4-Pin-Cylindrical-Voltage-Circular-Connector-/191653795399?hash=item2c9f74d647:g:JkMAAOSwyQtVwfUN
(O/T)
Andrew - if the vendor's spec is right, and the part was 'on limit', is there a risk they might get a bit warm?
Working Voltage AC 500V
Current 25A
Contact Resistance <1Ω
Insulation Resistance >500Ω
Dave :coffee:
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500 ohms insulation resistance - probably lost a k somewhere :lol:
That wasn't necessarily the vendor I used - just an example off ebay, and they work just fine :ddb: