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I just buy these things:

http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/CON-234/4-PIN-CONNECTOR-W/HEADER-.156/-/1.html

James

>From: Jeff Laity <synthetic@...>
>To: MOTM List <motm@yahoogroups.com>
>Subject: [motm] Making power cables
>Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:46:18 -0700
>
>What is the secret to making a MOTM power cable with the MTA-156
>connectors? Do I need a crimper to attach the wires? I try to get them
>in there with a set of pilers but that doesn't work. Last time my
>cable didn't work so I just blobbed molten solder on there to close it
>up. There must be a better way. Are you supposed to strip the wire
>first? I'm using 18 gauge wire.
>
>Thanks, -jl
>