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Female quick disconnects vs. soldering microswitches
MichaelA:
Wondering which is the better way to hook up microswitches, advantages or disadvantages of either?
Ginsu Victim:
Quick disconnects are the best way to go, especially if you like to change stuff out a lot. Soldering is a bit more permanent.
methodical:
Quick disconnects are easier to put on than soldering, aren't permanent, and they are a solid connection. Definitely the way to go.
drventure:
+1 on the disconnects, unless you just love the smell of burning solder :)
severdhed:
quick disconnects are the way to go. soldering is very solid, but if you need to make any changes, it is much more inconvenient. if you are doing to crimp on a ton of connectors, do yourself a favor and get a pair of crimping pliers. i used to use a cheap pair of wire stripper/crimpers that suck. after about 15 connectors, my hand would be so sore. i bought a pair of crimping pliers at harbor freight for about $6 and they were so awesome. they have long handles and they crimped those connectors so nicely.
here is the product on their page..this is a set (the one on the right is the one i'm talking about) but i got them by themselves in the store.
http://www.harborfreight.com/linemans-pliers-and-crimping-tool-36760.html
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