Just read this thread - Radio Shack used to carry DIY D-Sub connector kits, including individual pins & jacks, with which I did what I think you want to do... Dunno where RS got them, though. ... On 2/21/19, AB Pearce - UKRI STFC wrote: > Have you thought about using D-Sub pins? Solder or crimp ones can be got > that accept 20AWG. > Heat shrink over the pin after fitting the wire makes a quite reasonable = 1 > pin connector. > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu On Behalf Of Neil > Sent: 21 February 2019 19:28 > To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. > Subject: Re: [EE] 1-position connector? > > I've been looking through the Keystone offerings and found a plug that ma= y > work size-wise (0.19" OD, so I can stack 3 side-by-side easily). > But not sure of friction... keystone says there is some "springiness" in > there, but they don't test for repeated cycles, so not sure how long it w= ill > last. I will order some to experiment with, but that will have to wait a > few weeks until I return. > > Loop test points won't work as I need these to protrude out the side of t= he > housing, so they'll have to mount to the edge of my PCB. The user should > just be able to plug them in from outside the enclosure. > > > > > On 2/21/2019 1:39 PM, Denny Esterline wrote: >> Keystone has a bunch more options for "test points". >> https://www.keyelco.com/category.cfm/keyelco/Test-Points-Tips-Probes-C >> lips/id/518 >> >> Would one of the through-hole or surface mount loop terminals on the >> board and a test clip on the wire work for you? >> >> >> On Thu, Feb 21, 2019 at 10:47 AM Neil wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> >>> I'm having issues finding a small 1-position board-to-wire connector >>> for use as a test lead on a custom product. It needs to be small, >>> and accept 20-gauge wire (or 18 gauge). And I will use 3 >>> side-by-side, and have about 20-21 mm width for it. >>> >>> My first thought was to use a 2mm banana jack, but for whatever >>> reason, the 2mm jacks and plugs I'm finding don't fit each other, >>> other than say matched sets from companies like Pomona, which gets >>> quite pricey. And they're still wide anyway. >>> Common 0.1"-spacing headers with wires on dupont connectors would've >>> been great if only they could've accepted 20-gauge wire. If someone >>> makes something similar with say 0.15" spacing, I think it would be >>> ideal. >>> >>> I'm currently investigating this, but I'd have to cut off the side >>> locking tabs... *cringe*. And not sure how secure the connectors >>> will be without them. Perhaps the 3-position header can accept 3 >>> separate 1-position plugs? Will have to experiment. >>> >>> https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/te-connectivity-amp-connect >>> ors/1-794374-1/A130985-ND/1860852 >>> >>> I'm also looking at using test points like this, but the solder tab >>> at the end may make mounting in an enclosure with the jack easily >>> accessible challenging... >>> >>> https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/keystone-electronics/6050/3 >>> 6-6050-ND/316474 >>> >>> Surely someone makes a workable option? Any thoughts? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> -Neil. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >>> View/change your membership options at >>> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >>> > > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/cha= nge > your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclis= t > > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .