DIY How to attach crocodile (alligator) clips to a wire and make your own test leads

[@basvandersluis5662]

Good tips! Especially the one with the screwdriver, because I'm always struggling to get the rubber piece back on while holding the clip itself. Thanks!

[@dusnoki]

Glad you liked it man :)

[@SuperMicroguy]

Don't use nippers to get insulation off a wire! Use wire strippers. That's what they're made for.

[@maineman152]

Just my way but I always have soldered the wire to the clip then folded the tabs over and compressed them with pliers to make sure the clip was really secure and strong so the wire wouldn't accidentally pull out if you stretched the lead or knocked the meter off the bench,... like no one ever does that, right.

[@snoshcat3627]

I was looking how to do this and when I searched it up it came up so specifically!

[@tactical-bucket]

The crimp is supposed to grab insulation and youll definitely get better soldering results by heating up mated parts before flowing solder.

[@Saiz0x]

❤

[@rokstr222ify]

For anyone watching this trying to accomplish this task, don't follow this example, there's alot this guy did wrong, the crimp is supposed to go over the insulation of the wire, also his soldering technique was very incorrect, please find another video for better instructions

[@hermanhermitz9101]

You are supposed to crimp part of the wire that still has the insulation on. That's what the crimp is for.

[@TravisTerrell]

Yes! You are absolutely correct. The crimp is how the wire remains in place. It provides strain relief and removes some of the stress put on the solder when handled. Especially given how easily those tabs bent--they will lead to a weak joint, even if the cable is handled relatively carefully. You should slide the wire further up in, then solder to the clip, then close the clips over the insulation.

[@nissankafernando3281]

thank you for your help

[@mikhailchyorny7275]

Thanks. very helpful

[@boldnbeautiful5093]

Can I use it without soldering?

[@ritchiecassidy9151]

Cos

[@dusnoki]

Yeah of course

[@walshesworkshop]

Thanks Boris. I bought a bag of these to make an electrolysis kit and didn’t know where to start with them. Can you apply heat to the sleeve afterwards, as it looks a little baggy?

[@sanjaycolaco]

Thank you for this nice tip.

[@daminidesai1809]

I was just thinking from where I should fix the cable's

[@shreyaskumar5366]

I never possible to solder the wire on the clip's metal Why anyone knows? Solder does not stick on that metal

[@cutemouse5519]

what type of wire do i need

[@dusnoki]

depends on what kind of load you are going to push through the wires. The higher the amps and volts the heavier the wire... i usually don't use them for more than 30V 3A and this thin wire has stood up well for that power (90W)

[@wally14331]

If my alligator clip gets too dry and the plastic around it tends to crack,is there anything i can do to make the plastic return to it's normal elasticity or at least less dry? Thanks if someone read this :)

[@bosesebi6685]

heat it up, a bit.

[@hafizdr]

i have your same soldering iron

[@dusnoki]

It does the job... was the cheapest one I could find locally, needed it bad, my old one died :)

[@sikksixxsinema_9078]

What soldering iron?

[@evelyntubice1068]

how mutch that

[@MicahJKelly]

I usually put a Gazelle in the Crocker's mouth. That gets him to open up right goodly yeah? Seriously though, this is TERRIBLE! Not what you said, but how you did everything! KZbin chillrens should never be taught that doing anything with wire with your teeth is a good idea! Its a HORRIBLE IDEA!! One tool to drool them all!

[@Stricklands3rdNipple]

Could you possibly use any smaller examples? Cant see shit

[@Torafaruga]

,, get to the point

[@Stricklands3rdNipple]

Get to the point jesus christ man