piclist-bounces@mit.edu wrote:
> My current technique is to carefully strip my wire, crimp the
> connector to the insulation then  solder the wire. 

first question is how do you crimp the wire? Are you using pliers? From
your question below, I gather you do not have a tool for this.  The pins
on the website look very similar to Molex's KK series. For a hand tool,
try Molex PN 63811-1000

Digikey P/N WM9999-ND, lists for $50.75
Mouser P/N 538-63811-1000, lists for $38.36

Jameco probably carries this too, or something similar. 

second, are you crimping on both the insulation and wire? I found this
brief description with pictures

http://www.marvin3m.com/connect/#good

If you do the crimp correctly, you should not need to solder. In fact,
soldering makes the connection stiff and likely to break.

> I would really like to get a proper tool to do the job but
> would like to avoid being locked into a specific brand of
> connector or a very expensive tool.

The hand tool I listed above can do a couple of different sizes and
styles. I use it a lot for various Molex and AMP connectors. But bear in
mind a 'proper' tool should always be matched to the type of connector
you are crimping.


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