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Sanwa JLF-TP-8T, changing 5-pin connector. Where can I find them? [Found] (",)
MonMotha:
The latching mechanism on the stock connector (JST NH series) can interfere with the usage of standard pin strips due to the additional protrusion. You may have to chop it off the cable. You won't get the latching behavior either way, though standard pin strips may be a little looser than the original connector. Might want to consider some longer than usual pin strips to get around this and provide additional engagement for better strength.
0.1" (2.54mm) connectors are also very common and will work fine over only 5 pins like you have if they're all you can find.
If you can find it, an exact matching connector will have vastly better performance in terms of pull-out resistance. Unfortunately, it seems impossible to buy this connector series in small quantity in the USA except in certain limited sizes (mostly the 3 position). Dunno if UK people are any better off.
B5P-SHF-1AA(LF)(SN) is the JST part number for the exact connector you have asked for (vertical, 5 pin header).
Franco B:
Thanks for the info.
This is the data sheet for the JST connector:
This is the data sheet for the connector pins from Leotronics:
As you can see the relative dimensions are identical so they should work fine.
MonMotha:
From the looks of it, that Leo Electronics part *IS* a JST NH series or clone. Lucky you. I unfortunately can't buy those very easily in small quantity here in the USA (I have frequently desired to). I was figuring they'd just have standard pin strips, which would not mate nearly so nicely.
I see several other JST connector lines on their website (and some Molex ones, too). Handy place to have available.
Franco B:
Lucky find eh? :)
I'm just about to email them for price/quantities etc. If you want some just let me know and ill ship some over for you, should only be a couple of dollars airmail.
Franco B:
Well it turns out that they dont stock them and we would have to order 500-1000. ::)
I'm going to get akihabarashop to order some in for me, I'm not in a rush for them as i'm just getting stocked up for stick production.
Would you like me to ask them to get some extra in if they are not already? Im going to get 10-20 depending on price. How many would you be after?