[sdiy] Jst crimp style connectors

[Simon Gatrall]

At 3:14 PM +0200 10/10/04, <bschiett at etro.vub.ac.be> wrote:
>Hi all,
>
>I'm looking for a reliable 10 pin header-type connector, right angle,
>pcb mount. It should be fairly small, and dual row (5x2) if possible. I
>came across the JST connectors on digikey (for example 455-1360-nd part
>number or s10b-phdss on the JST site), but they seem to require a rather
>expensive crimp tool (a whopping 300 USD). Any ideas on what connectors
>I can use and where I can find them cheap in europe, if possible? The
>JST connectors do seem attractive though. If I could somehow manage to
>attach the pins to the wires without that expensive crimp tool...
>
>Any suggestions appreciated!
>
>bert

JST makes various connectors with IDC versions.  Just look around the 
JST site.  I have no idea if you can get them in Europe or if Digikey 
even carries them.

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Simon Gatrall
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