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Hi guys. I’m going to replace a number of the IDC connectors in my EBD with molex style.
A number of the IDC wires loop through the connectors. These wires must be daisy chained and continue on elsewhere.
How do I add a pin style connector on the end of the wire and handle the other side of the wire that continues on?
Does this make sense?
Dave
Quoted from RussMyers:Put 2 wire ends into one crimped pin.
Have done this many times, esp rebuilding GI connectors on games like T2.
RM
Thank you Russ. I get what you you are saying. How can I fit two wire ends into one crimped pin. Aren’t the molex pins size dependent on the wire gauge. Will the crimp fit around the insulation of both wires. ?
Dave
Quoted from heni1977:I would suggest a ratcheting crimper.
Definitely getting one. I have crimpers without and know that the job will be better with.
Dave
Quoted from vid1900:Often 2 sizes of female crimp connectors are available.
Maybe like 22ga and 18ga.
So use the larger gauge (18ga) if you are crimping 2 wires in the same contact.
Molex does not officially rate those crimps for 2 wires, but I've done it many times.
Crash course in crimping:
https://pinside.com/pinball/forum/topic/vids-guide-re-populating-playfields#post-4545041
Thank you vid and everyone.
I have some crimp contacts rated for 18. I will see if that works.
Dave
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