On Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:10:53 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In article ,
T i m wrote:
I'm after a small selection of JST-SM connectors. They look like this:

http://tinyurl.com/yhkn2hz

... often found as interconnects inside all sorts of low power
electrical kit.

Just a point, but these sort of connectors are best crimped, and the tool
needed to do this usually ain't cheap.

So I saw, £300+ or summat! For this purpose I think I should be ok
with a pliers crimp to nip the stuff in place then a quick solder. The
worst that could happen is the power assist motor stops assisting. ;-)

I've been fitting 'crimp' connectors that way for years and not one of
them has failed yet touch wood. ;-)

The only ones I haven't tried to use without the proper tools are
those that shrink rather than grip .. like the sleeves on co-ax
connectors ... and RJ11/45 plugs etc.

Cheers, T i m