Crimping servo plugs

[cunawarit]

I need to replace a couple of servo plugs and I was wondering how do you guys do it?

I've seen online some servo specific crimping tools that are quite expensive, seems overkill... So what generic crimping tool works?

Will this do? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-20814-Multi-Purpose-Crimping/dp/B001XQXYHG/ref=sr_1_1?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1347527201&sr=1-1

[fidspeed]

try aero modelling shops/webites have seen them on "Alshobbies " big internet seller down south

can remember price off hand though i think it came with some plugs and bits

[jake1*2011]

this is the tool you want, been looking for one myself

http://alshobbies.com/shop/lookupstock.php?pc=48031

or theres this one, slightly cheaper

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__13446__Hobbyking_Electrical_Connector_Crimping_T ool.html

[neallewis]

Try these servo terminal kits at Giantshark: http://www.giantshark.co.uk/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=servo+terminal s
I crimp with small pliers, then solder.

[OneKiwi]

I use similar from giant shark cut off the flaps that were to be bent over and fasten the wire than just solder the wire instead.

Ive done quite a few and not had any problems

[Chris-S]

I'd avoid soldering and use the correct crimp tool. If you solder the wires they will eventually fatigue fail.

[f888fhw]

Small pliers

[SlowOne]

I'd avoid soldering and use the correct crimp tool. If you solder the wires they will eventually fatigue fail.+1. the proper crimp tool might be expensive, but having done £30-worth of damage to a car because my soldered connection (partly) failed, they are now in my box. Not had a single glitch since using them.

Small pliers-1. Tried that and got into all sorts of trouble with wires partly falling out. Lack of skill on my part I accept, but that could happen to a lot of people.

[dodgydiy]

i use small pliers to crimp , making sure that the insulation is trapped and solder the actual connection, never had a joint fail due to fatigue, that should only ever happen if the insulation is not supporting the cable properly or has been damaged by excessive heat used on soldering. you really only need a 15 watt iron with a 0.5 or 1mm tip and fine solder rather than standard to do a good job of it.

[SlowOne]

I think my efforts with too big an iron went under your user name - dodgy diy!!! :lol: As the crimpers were cheaper than a good new iron of the right size... ;)

[dodgydiy]

lol, same as most people do then, its really funny watching someone trying to solder things like that with a 60w iron! go buy a little 15w iron for around a tenner and you are away

[SlowOne]

Had two of them in the recent past and they both lasted about five minutes. £25+ for a decent Antex or £20 for the crimpers - no brainer... ;) And they make me look like a servo-plug genius! :thumbsup:

[Mwarren]

I use these and they do the job just fine :) and only £10

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Servo-Connector-Crimping-Tool-Servo-Terminal-Crimper-/320946522462?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4ab9e7495e#ht_700wt_689

[kaszal]

This one seemed to work OK for me...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m134/kaszal/connectorkit.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m134/kaszal/IMG_3830.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m134/kaszal/IMG_3832.jpg

Nice and neat...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m134/kaszal/IMG_3833.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m134/kaszal/IMG_3836.jpg

[sosidge]

I use these and they do the job just fine :) and only £10

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Servo-Connector-Crimping-Tool-Servo-Terminal-Crimper-/320946522462?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item4ab9e7495e#ht_700wt_689

You certainly did a nice job on my connector with it!

[jo90]

Id recommend (as shown in the pics above) just adding a tiny wipe of solder onto the wires. This wont stop the crimp closing and stops the threads of wire fraying at all, and gives the crimp more to grab hold of.

this is how I do mine, never had a wire slip out

[cunawarit]

Cheers guys! You've been of great help :)