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ok i am about to tear my control panel up...wiring problems it keeps..

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leapinlew:
Any chance we can get some before pics?

This will be something you remember as a duh! moment. It happens to all of us.   ;)

tommy:
I have some extra bubble gum if you need it.  :angel:

BobA:
I second the get a proper crimper message.   Do not just try to use pliers as they will be loose and  the wire will fall out.

Get a crimper.  Can also strip wires and cut small screws.

MameMaster!:
Don't be afraid of soldering.....you don't have to be neat when connecting your buttons as the contacts are nice and large.

I avoided soldering for the longest time....and realized I made things much harder by not just trying it out.

It's easy....and you won't have these problems anymore.  :applaud:

DaOld Man:
I also solder all my button and joystick connections.
I use the keywiz eco2, with an IDE cable plugged into it. If that little baby dies on me, I will just unplug it and plug in a new one.
If I have a micro switch fail, i will just use de-soldering wick to remove the solder, replace the switch and resolder the wires.
On my first control panel mock-up build, I used crimp terminals. I found out quick that they added much more work, and considerable cost to the project.
On my "real" CP, I soldered everything. it looks a lot neater, IMHO.
Also, I doubt the switches will fail for a very long time.

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