[sdiy] Molex connectors

[John L Marshall]

Do you have the individual sockets? I assume that you are using the ones with square pins. The matching individual sockets are flat and folded in to a loop similar to a paper clip. It is best to use a Molex tool to crimp the sockets to the wires. They just push and lock into the nylon housing. That's it.

Pet peeve:
Some refer to the nylon connector used to power internal computer peripherals as a Molex connector. Sure looks like an AMP Mate-n-lock to me.


Take care,
John
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: elmacaco 
  To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl 
  Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 11:20 AM
  Subject: [sdiy] Molex connectors


  Hey Gang,

  I got some 4 pin molex connectors to get my power distribution scheme in order, but I seem to be missing something.  What do you put on the wires to get them fixed into the connector?  It seems that this missing piece will also make the connectors grip the pins more than they do now.

  Thanks

  Eduardo
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