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MinerAl:
25 cycles means 25 occasions of connecting/disconnecting.  Not many.  If you are going to be cycling a lot you might want to consider the readily available RJ11 (phone plug/jack) for 6 pins or RJ45 (network plug/jack) for 8 pins connectors.
MaximRecoil:

--- Quote from: unclet on January 06, 2008, 07:10:28 am ---
Also, can I run a 5V line directly through "one" pin of the molex?

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Molex connectors are rated for amperage. I don't think you'll run into anything in an arcade machine that will exceed the amperage rating of a pin in a wire-to-wire Molex connector. Use .093" housings/pins if you want some overkill, which are typically rated for 11 to 14 amps. These are often used for the 120 VAC power connection to an arcade monitor. Here are some from Bob Roberts under the section titled "Molex rectangular .093 connectors" - http://therealbobroberts.net/conectas.html. He has from 1-position to 15-position available.

I wouldn't worry about the cycle rating. An .093" Molex connector can handle far more than 25 cycles without affecting its functioning.
dweebs0r:
What tools and parts would you need to build these connectors?

I am looking to build a wiring harness with plug and play connectors for the control panel/ coin door/ etc.

-D
MaximRecoil:

--- Quote from: dweebs0r on January 06, 2008, 10:30:23 am ---What tools and parts would you need to build these connectors?

I am looking to build a wiring harness with plug and play connectors for the control panel/ coin door/ etc.

-D


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Read this - http://therealbobroberts.net/crimping.html

The Waldom HT-1921 (yellow handle) works beautifully on everything I've tried them on, from .156" pitch edge connector pins to .093" wire-to-wire pins. It makes crimps that would break the wire before the pins would ever pull off.

Some people will say you need a specialized crimper for each type of pin you use. I disagree. However, I've never crimped Amp brand pins, so those may be different. I've only used Molex brand pins/housings with that crimper.
dweebs0r:
Thanks for the info.  That site is full of good articles.

-D
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