How To Crimp A JST-XH Pin | PR-3254/SN-28B Crimping Tutorial for Dupont Pins And Connectors

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[@UnkSpec]

I had almost given up on cramping, or at least my tools. This video really goes the extra mile (or millimeter in that case) to show every detail of the process, the lack of useless music and the calm and clear voice adds to the value. Also near perfect focus for extra clarity. Very impressed and very grateful.

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your support and encouragement. As I walk around the Museum race, day four, answering spectators' questions and weary, you have lifted my spirits...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@t.d9253]

The Bob Ross of crimping. Excellent video.

[@natator64]

Thank you so much for this video! I have just spent over 2 hours, watching different videos on this and got nowhere, other than burning through a load of connectors. Almost gave up, then found your video and bang, all working and every connector worked first try!

[@propsoff]

You have made my night, I appreciate your support and feedback! I too watched a few dead-end videos and felt a void that needed filled. Enjoy the Breeze...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@zumdar]

I second this comment!

[@Mr_Zisky]

Thank you sir. I came here after watching 3 or 4 other videos and only learned to crimp from you. Regards

[@propsoff]

My pleasure.. It really means a lot to hear your feedback and encouragement...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@tjfSIM]

This has to be the most helpful instruction video on crimping I've seen - really clear and close up shots, and lots of very detailed explanation. Brilliant job and really helpful :)

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback and kind words of encouragement. It's my pleasure, thank you for your support...🍻

[@BrianVanderbusch]

This has the best camera shots I've seen in a crimping video. For all the fears you voiced of getting good shots... you did amazing camera work. Thanks!

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your kind words of encouragement, thank you...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@davidferguson8478]

The white connectors are JST not dupont connectors

[@warmfreeze]

i agree, hats off to this guy!

[@gregsund217]

😊😊

[@tadeuszserafin2786]

Bardzo dobre video

[@kodiak2fitty]

Thank you! 😃 I learned more in 15 minutes than I did in 5 hours of trying all of the wrong things on my own. 😩

[@propsoff]

My pleasure. One of the most frustrating tools out there, lol...🍻

[@thisisus.504]

AWWWW MAN YOU ARE A LEGEND. Firstly, I have a rudimentary physics/electronics background, finding myself retired at 51 with time on my hands. Got into amateur radio and mega trying to wire up a DMR hotspot using a circuit board connected to a raspberry pi4. Like the comment below from simon C, I was pretty fed up and felt like launching this crimping tool and its pins, into space. I have just connected 4 in a row after 2 days of near stroke activity!!! Thank you.

[@propsoff]

You've made my morning.. I feel your pain. I smashed many connectors before getting the perfect crimp. Enjoy your retirement...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@thisisus.504]

@@propsoff Please never underestimate the life line, video's of your quality represent. People like you and your content just make KZbin. So, from Bournemouth UK....MAGIC!

[@brendandebeasi6190]

This is the only video I was able to find that thoroughly explained how do use this darn tool. Thank you so much!

[@propsoff]

You bet, happy to help. Frustrating to smash a pin when you have 8 wires all nicely lined up, lol...

[@arun.sekher]

Thanks for the video. Its about 2mm of insulation that needs to be taken off the tip of the insulated wire and the inner conductor core wires should not be twisted as it makes it difficult for the JST XH inner pin broad middle wings to curve around the individual strands of the inner core and hold on to it.

[@flat-earther]

Interesting point. makes sense. BTW arun., what do you think about all gubments drawing a line around you(Antarctic Treaty) and saying you are not allowed to leave? If you don't know what I mean, read my about tab.

[@klauslaus2535]

I am new to this technical world. This video really explains everything you need to pay attention to when crimping. Thank you.

[@propsoff]

My pleasure.. I appreciate your feedback...🍻

[@c1ph3rpunk]

This is, hands down, the best video on the subject. I’ve spent the past month watching videos and trying but only today, after yours, did I get my first successful crimp.

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback and encouragement. It's great to hear this video helped you...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@urbanpuma9136]

Thank you 🙌🙌 I've been searching online for someone to explain an show clearly how it's done and this is hands down the best. Great video/instructions 👍😀

[@propsoff]

I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement. I'm glad this was helpful...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@nedstar7378]

I just received my crimp tool and try many way's but without success until I watch your video and now it works very well. Thanks very much for your excellent explanation, now I can use my crimp tool.

[@propsoff]

Your feedback inspires me to keep making videos. It's an unfriendly tool until you get the hang of it... I appreciate your support...🍻

[@myNICKnameISgelo]

The width in the jaws is merely measurement, it is not referred to the pitch of the connector. So (XH) 2.54 is actually the space between pins of this type of connection. Also, pay attention when seller declares that its compatible both jst and dupont: they should have different width, like you could see on this tool (a wider jaw part)

[@tookitogo]

Also, despite the Chinese clone vendors calling it “XH 2.54”, XH actually has a pitch of 2.50mm.

[@theneckbreather5702]

Thank you. Finally a video that really shows how to crimp. Thankfully this is helpful

[@propsoff]

My pleasure.. This tool was very frustrating and nearly ended up being scrap metal...🤣

[@h3dgecore]

Liked and subscribed. As others have said, hands down best jst crimping video on this platform. The fantastic shots, and detailed explanations are much appreciated. You have a very calm and soothing voice to boot. Thank you for transferring your knowledge and skills, you are what makes KZbin great.

[@propsoff]

Wow! I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement and feedback. Also, welcome to the PropsOff family!! Enjoy the Breeze...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@Malendryn]

Hah, I've been using this tool for months and never realized you could crimp with the pin still on the metal stripping, I've always snapped them off, positioned them, and then crimped! *redfaced...) However now doing it this way, I have one peice of advice to add. once the strip is in the tool and you're just about ready to crimp, instead of eyeballing how far the wire slides in, position it in place in the NEXT pin over, just outside the tool where it's clearly visible. pinch right at the entry point with your fingernails, and now you have the perfect depth marked-and-ready at your fingertips!

[@propsoff]

Great advice.. I appreciate your feedback...🍻

[@leffler2]

Absolutely the best instructional crimping vid I’ve seen! THX!

[@propsoff]

Gee wiz, thank you very much...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@Shadow123276]

That was awesome. You did an awesome job of filming that I really appreciate it. I needed that help.

[@propsoff]

My pleasure, I appreciate your encouragement...🍻

[@bloodofthefayth]

my dude needs to be voice acter for audiobooks, watch it again, and imagine him reading a western novel ( great video for info as well, thanks)

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your encouragement. I've never done a voice over, Lol. I wouldn't mind giving it a go someday...🍻

[@jaydronezz]

Thanks for the clear explanation. It's one part of wiring I never got into. Wouldn't mind giving it a shot now.

[@propsoff]

I needed a pile of 3s,4s, and 5s extensions for projects I was doing and the videos I found were hard to understand. Or the camera angle was so bad I couldn't see how the pin fit. The instructions from manufacturers are a JOKE!.. Lol... I'm happy this video gives you a boost of confidence. I just couldn't see paying for so many extensions and not even having them be the correct length. Thank you for your kind feedback. Enjoy the Breeze...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@dmnhuntrball239]

Thank God for you. I have had a terrible time finding a good video

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback and support...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@kyfeam]

excellent job! close ups were very well done.. going to make my job a hella lot easier.. thumbs up!

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback and support. I've made so many connectors now, this tool and kit has paid for itself many times over...🍻

[@elsonalbao4824]

Mehn, you really took the time to zoom in and focus on to such a small part. Good job ... i learned a lot.

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your kind words of encouragement. It was so frustrating to have to redo it, especially when all the wires were pre-cut to the same length.

[@elsonalbao4824]

@@propsoff i see, but good job on this thorough tutorial video youve made. You made everything easier to understand. Kudos to you from the philippines.

[@aaronremer6180]

Thanks I needed this video ordering tool now to repair my battery

[@propsoff]

This is a very convenient tool to have on hand...🍻

[@MrFinsdad]

Thanks. I really needed that demo - i was at the point if returning the crimper - great cameRa work too

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback and encouragement. It really is frustrating till you get it. The instructions that come with the tool is complete garbage.

[@propsoff]

Hello Everyone! Thank you for checking out my channel and subscribing! Here we take a close look at using a crimping tool to repair or extend a lipo balance lead.. Hope this helps someone.. Enjoy the Breeze...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@OriginalRed5]

Very well described - I can finally make good crimps!

[@propsoff]

Heck yeah.. I appreciate your feedback...🍻

[@adrianstealth340]

Top ! Best instruction ever massive thanks , subbed

[@propsoff]

Your kind words of encouragement has made my day, thank you for that! Welcome to the PropsOff family...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@sh0rtydo0w0p]

Thanks bud you helped me a ton. Great video.

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your encouragement and feedback. Glad it helped...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@Evilslayer73]

Awesome tutorial clear precise and easy to understand !!

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback and encouragement...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@z506fpv5]

Great video !! did my first connector following your tips and worked as expected!

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback. I'm glad it helped...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@johnm.gerard1718]

Maybe I will try again. I bought the tool and spent hours practicing but I have never gotten a consistent connector crimp. So I gave up. I usually just cut pins off another cable and solder the wires together. It isn't the neatest job but works. I saw another Video where he just soldered the wire in place and bent the connector housing around the wire instead of crimping the connector with the tool.

[@propsoff]

Do try again, it takes a little finesse and having the pin lined up is the key. Let me know...🍻

[@vd853]

My first mistake was cramping the entire metal. FYI, there is also a leveler between the handle if you need to release the jaw before it is fully closed.

[@propsoff]

🍻

[@RcMcNutt]

Awesome man! Thanks so much for sharing this! Nice and clear and close up. I watched a few of your vids tonight. Great content.

[@propsoff]

Thank you for the encouragement, I appreciate it very much...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@emulator7503]

nice in detail video.

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback and support...🍻

[@williambrett517]

Well done !! and many thanks....

[@propsoff]

@@williambrett517 My pleasure, I appreciate your support and feedback...🍻

[@DomDucci]

This was exactly what I needed thank you so much.

[@propsoff]

Your welcome.. I appreciate your feedback, and I'm glad it helped...🍻

[@sisqoszilard]

Such a nice and detailed video! Well done! 👍

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback. A tip of my hat to ya kind sir...🍻

[@siagstas5535]

Great! Thank you, all you need to know...

[@propsoff]

My pleasure, glad it helped.. I appreciate your feedback...🍻

[@pierstaylor7780]

Thank you, I’ve learnt something today

[@propsoff]

Lol, I appreciate your support...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@tomek_kot]

I needed this guide. Thank you!

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback and support...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@surepowersolutions7260]

Awesome video, just ordered a tool through your link, thank you 🙏

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback and support.. It's still working great and so, so much nicer to make it on the spot, rather than waiting for a pre-made cable...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@evilc2048]

@3:46 2.54mm pitch is talking about the distance between the pins. not the size of any given pin

[@garylamb8413]

Really glad I found this video have just ordered the exact same tool and connectors Thanks.

[@propsoff]

I'm glad it was helpful. I used to purchase finished balance leads and they were never long enough or too long. Nice to custom make them.. Enjoy the Breeze...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@henkvandijk3668]

goed gefilmd, volgens mij heeft de JST connector 2.5 mm pitch, maar deze tang lijkt OK.

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your encouragement...🍻 Yes, the connector is listed as 2.54mm.

[@tadeuszserafin2786]

Bardzo dobre video,pozdrawiam

[@erictrinque6513]

2024 still incredibly helpfull thank you bud

[@propsoff]

@@erictrinque6513 My pleasure, I appreciate your feedback and support...🍻

[@guitashmurtz4772]

Thank you very much!

[@propsoff]

My pleasure, have a wonderful day...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@ChristopherJones16]

im trying to do this with the wires on a 3DTouch for my 3d printer and the difficult part is now knowing what crimping jaws to use and even if i narrowed down my choice of jaws to the ones that look like the right size (0.5, 1.0, 1.5) I dont know which of the three openings i use on that jaw.. Another guy in a video used the 1.4 to crimp the raw wire.. but then used 1.9 to crimp the insulation part of the wire.. but he used a different type of crimper. I dont think the crimpign spaces of his had that shelf where it narrows in each space which im guessing is used to crimp both parts of the wire simultaneously as you demonstrated. Would be nice if electronics that use these connectors gave us the specs on the size of crimp. The 3DTouch I got came with only 6 of those metal connectors.. one I smashed up really good.. leaving me 5.. and i have 5 wires to crimp.. so i cant screw any one of those up.. and I did.. the next one crimped the raw wire section really well but really bent the crap out of the tabs that crimp the insulation. So long story short.. This isnt easy nor is it fun.. and lesson learned. make sure to have plenty of those metal things in case you mash up some.

[@propsoff]

Yes, "a lesson learned" is right. I destroyed a few before seating it correctly. It's a servo connection to a JST, I think. Don't understand why they couldn't just put both connections on the wire..🤔

[@bra1nc417d]

Ohh yea, you WILL mess some of them up, your first try. I watched this and a couple other videos, to get a good perspective, amongst multiple techniques and, wasted about 10 connectors, in the process, of, doing this shit, myself. I needed to convert some connectors, for my RC hobby and, needless to say, it was tedious lol. It's a good video, but there's no need, to cut the pins off the flashing. All you need to do, is bend them, back and fourth, till they break off, like any metal.

[@bigdippervizionzjr5479]

Nice Vid. Thanx a zillion !

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your support...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@fahadfaruqi3827]

Thank you!

[@propsoff]

My pleasure...🍻

[@unia7663]

Thanks for this. It was a big help

[@propsoff]

My pleasure...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@sully4875]

Wow very helpful As aways Your the go to guy for sure Thanks again 💪💪

[@propsoff]

Excellent! I thought that was it...🍻

[@engjds]

The Bob Ross of crimping.

[@propsoff]

I was a fan of his PBS channel, I even painted a few landscapes, lol...🍻

[@engjds]

@@propsoff Haha that explains it, ole Bob, has influenced your voice", thats funny)

[@alfikaruniawan8772]

Thanks for your explanation, it might be helpfully, Okay?! 😂

[@bennyhernandez7178]

Excellent detailed video!!!!!

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your kind words...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@28trooper]

Thanks so much for sharing..

[@propsoff]

Happy to help. The first time using a crimp tool very similar, nearly ruined all my drywall...🤣

[@ExcelTimeSavers]

I want to buy crimper tool with die meant for 6mm butt connectors. All ads show light duty Ferrules in pics. What die number should I look for in a crimping tool?

[@robertovillalon2841]

Thank you

[@propsoff]

👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@raptorscott49]

What the trick to doing the other side of the connector? The "male" side. Whenever I try to solder the wire to the back side of the pin it gets too hot for the plastic connector, and elongates the hole. Got a trick?

[@propsoff]

In those cases, I pull the pin out first. Solder it and shove it back in and use double layer shrink tubing (tubing on each line and one large over all of it to make strain relief).. I pre-tin very quickly (may hit it 3 times to get enough solder on the pin, and use flux). If you tin both, wire and pin, it makes them weld much faster with 275'C. Remember to flux between times, wipe clean too.. Keep me in the loop.. I have a video on soldering a wire to a flight controller.. This video show cases my technique and reminds not to go too hot ( as many KZbinrs suggest, unfortunately). Enjoy the Breeze...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@propsoff]

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[@I967]

Nice presentation, all is clear. However, the SN-28B is NOT the proper tool for JST-XH connectors - the jaws are different. I have the SN-28B here in my hand and the jaws are far from those in your PR-3254.

[@tookitogo]

Yep! It’s for 2.8mm spade terminals, way, way larger than XH contacts.

[@tookitogo]

6:30 it’s called the “barb” or “lance”.

[@zsiga09]

Could be just the camera, but it looks like you're crimping the wings in the tighter half of the tool and the barrel in the wider half. Shouldn't the orientation be reversed?

[@propsoff]

It must be the angle of the shot. If you look at the tool's jaw at 3:30, you'll see the half that crimps deeper is to the right and the more open portion is to the left (the side the wire is fed into the tool. Seems good?

[@Chris-vc1dh]

great video, wouldn't it be better to just tin the wire to get better contact?

[@propsoff]

You can.. A thin layer perhaps. If you pre-tin the wire with too much solder, it deforms the pin when crimping. It's recommended to not pre-tin the wire before crimping so the wires will slide into position. Also, sometimes a pre-tinned wire will prematurely break at the connector. I've done it both ways and don't see a difference...🤔

[@Chris-vc1dh]

@@propsoff you are right.

[@Chris-vc1dh]

@@propsoff 20awg wire not to thick?

[@propsoff]

@@Chris-vc1dh I use 20awg stranded wire for my projects...🍻

[@Chris-vc1dh]

@@propsoff can i use silicone flexi wire?

[@sivucit]

hi. Excellent video searching youtube for a week and found yours. Appreciate your help on below questions. what is the difference between Molex and Dupont pins.?. When you say 2.5 size, how do you measure is it length, width , any insight will be helpful.

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your support! I wish my videos were more readily available, a week is a long time.. Molex and DuPont and even JST have been the main manufacturers competing for your business. 20 years ago, Molex was nearly the only thing I worked with as a technician. Nowadays, there's many options. It's funny, out of habit, I'll call something a Molex even when it's manufacturer by someone else.. Lol The 2.54mm measurements come from the pitch. For example, the size of the standard ribbon cable pitch on most computing hardware is 2.54mm. This is the distance from the center of one pin leg to the center of the other pin leg (and so on down the line). The lipo manufacturers have adopted this standard for balance lead size. Let's pretend the pitch was 12.5mm, the 6s lipo balance lead would be the size of a child's Mega Block..🤯 Hope this helps...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@sivucit]

@@propsoff thanks much. Does that mean same crimper will work for different pitch and second will that crimper work for molex amd dupont

[@sivucit]

@@propsoff i also see different length and width. How do i measure it with vernier caliper. I have a sample used for car remote starter. I dont know if it is molex or dupont. Also i dont know how do i found similar pins in market. Can i pls explain what should i measure to get exact pin style. Can i use digital caliper to measure width of the square length etc

[@propsoff]

@@sivucit Don't quote me, I don't think the 2 are interchangeable. I think you have some detailed questions beyond my expertise. I would direct you to DuPont's customer care. Here's a super convenient link I've provided you - www.dupont.com/electronic-materials/contact-us.html

[@PredatorOmnivore]

The crimping tool has two internal "groove" diameters. One is large and one is smaller. Or the large opening does not squash down as much as does the smaller opening. I don't know if I am correct but I think the final large opening is for squash wrapping the tabs around the insulation; while the small opening will squash wrap the tabs around the wire. I may be wrong, So, please explain this to me. I don't know which way to put the fitting into the tool: insulation tabs in larger or smaller diameter opening??????? thanks

[@propsoff]

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[@gotibhai007]

Best tutorial for crimping, detailed explanation with crisp, zoomed in, clear footage of tiny component. Appreciate the effort that has gone into making this.

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your kind words and encouragement. Thank you...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@travisthompson4962]

Thank you so much!

[@propsoff]

My pleasure, I appreciate your support...🍻

[@Treetopsecret]

Quality tutorial right here - the close-up shots and the precise details walked us through every step of how to use a crimping tool. The husband and I were able to crimp a set of wires for our diode laser, saved us money and time. Thank you so much for taking the time to zoom in and explain.

[@propsoff]

My pleasure. Helping and saving money seem to be my most favorite things to do nowadays.. I appreciate your encouragement, feedback, and support...🍻

[@quinnvawter]

Thank you so much!!!

[@propsoff]

My pleasure...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@shondramuhammad]

thank you so much!

[@propsoff]

My pleasure...🍻

[@DarioCruzII]

You're a life saver my guy, I wasted about ten connectors trying to figure this out myself and your video cleared everything up. Cheers,

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback.. This is one of those tools that have the potential to make holes in the wall...🤣

[@aj.blosser]

I know this is an old video, but this is the first time in my life I've been able to figure it out and make some great crimps... best explanation I've ever see of it, thank you so much!

[@propsoff]

My pleasure, I appreciate your support and kind words of encouragement...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@SirtajKang]

Watched a bunch of these and yours is by far the most comprehensive and clear. Thank you!

[@propsoff]

My pleasure, I'm glad it helped. I appreciate your feedback...🍻

[@whackstro5184]

You sound like a Midwestern Willem DaFoe 😁 Thanks for making this, I've been having a hell of a time trying to crimp 1.25mm JST terminals. Need to figure out the correct slot in the anvil, and also get wire with thinner insulation.

[@propsoff]

@@whackstro5184 Willem is a new one, lol.. I get Bob Ross a lot...🤣

[@DuctTapeDylan]

Thank you so much! You are the reason I learned how to do this properly. As someone who is just getting into electronics, you couldn't have done a better job with this video. Thanks for doing what you do!!

[@propsoff]

@@DuctTapeDylan My pleasure, I appreciate your encouragement!

[@HeadBassVTEC]

great tutorial, you literaly saved my new lipo that I shorted when I plugged it incorrectly into "2x3s to 6s" balance adapter and one pin melted from the short ;o] after 2 failed attempts to crimp I decided to watch some tutorial and glad I found this one as you only have about 3-4 tries before you run out of the cable ;o] these are a real PITA to crimp (especially if you don't know what to look for and be sure to avoid) on 1st attemp I inserted the cable too far on 2nd attempt I used my magnifying led lamp to check from the other side that I am inserting it just enought but I used the second crimp hole which is too wide so it crashed the end and was not able to lift the securing pin anymore finally on the 3rd attempt after watching your video and using the first hole and making sure to not crimp the end of the connector I made a perfect crimp

[@propsoff]

Heck yeah! So satisfying to fix things. I'm glad my video helped. Your definitely right, only so many attempts to fix a balance plug wire before having to cut into it. I appreciate your feedback and support...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@bbigboy01]

Great presentation. I recently purchased a crimp tool for what was described as capable of handling 2.5mm pins, however when it arrived the "slots" were not identified as such. Your diagram allowed me to confirm what slots would work for the pins that were provided with the JST connectors I had on hand. Thanks!

[@propsoff]

My pleasure. I appreciate your feedback. I had such a fit figuring out this tool. Glad to be of assistance...🍻

[@FPVGaps]

When making the extension, do you use a crimping tool, and can you just use twist ties instead 🤔

[@propsoff]

Absolutely! Sunbeam has the best quality twisties...🍻🤣

[@vivianmorresey]

Well done. Best video for showing, explaining. I thought I knew enough about these... but still learnt something better. Leaving the connector on the strip while inserting seems so obvious but something i wasn't doing... doh!...Many thanks

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your support and feedback.. I can say, the process did not come naturally. I can't tell you how many 8-pin connectors I had to do to get it down, Lol...🍻

[@christianmontagx8461]

The SN-28B is "pain in the a...". It's to heavy and to clumsy. I bought the Engineer PA-09 which is better to handle and every crimping is a success.

[@propsoff]

Good to hear something is working out for you...🍻

[@SlinkySlonkyWaffle]

great video! i noticed my crimping tool has jaws TWICE as wide for some reason, making it impossible to get a correct crimp, but lowering the tension on it has improved my crimping allot, might need to lower it even more tbh...

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your support. Out of all the hand tools I have, this crimper takes the cake for being the most frustrating. After 100s of pins, I'm finally getting faster, lol...🍻

[@bra1nc417d]

It's a good video, but there's no need, to cut the pins off the flashing. All you need to do, is bend them, back and fourth, till they break off, like any metal. Thanks, for the video.

[@propsoff]

For filming purposes

[@pboston6RR]

GREAT VIDEO!!!! I have been struggling with these connectors for a LONG time and I found i was doing it wrong all along. I had every problem you described, and a few more. You’re a lifesaver. I’ll share the video with others in our train club so we can all do it RIGHT. 🙏 thank you.

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your encouragement and support. Didn't consider all the other hobbies that use this connector type, trains are cool...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@virus-hoax]

Ah! so your crimper has 2 dies so it does wire and insulation in one step. I saw another video of a guy with a single-die crimper which required him to do separate crimps for wire and insulation. Yours is much better!

[@propsoff]

Yes! I didn't care for most of the designs and the set I got (value ratio) was highly reviewed..

[@robertv1273]

Thanks bro i own 2 sets of crimpers and several pin kits and recieved no instructions with any'I just kind of made it sort of work till now...

[@propsoff]

Is frustrating to purchase items with little to no instructions. I'm glad it helped...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@suminlee127]

Pretty intricately demonstrated, Best camera view. Thanks a lot.

[@propsoff]

@suminlee127 I do believe my OCD came on when filming, Lol.. I appreciate your feedback and support...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@Hitman-md5ie]

Hi great video very detailed do you have one for changing servo leads always struggle with these ones

[@propsoff]

@@Hitman-md5ie I appreciate your feedback.. This is my only crimping video...🍻

[@leso204]

Half the time of other vid's with all the info needed ....................

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback and support...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@michaelwilson3946]

Now if I could only get my fingers to work for the small sh connectors, I'd be set.

[@propsoff]

I hear you. Tedious work and very sharp too. Sure is nice to make a custom harness though...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@williammanganaro2022]

Excellent video showing the technique. Thanks very much !

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your feedback. I'm glad it helped...🍻

[@rickseiden1]

I know this is an old video, and I don't normally comment on videos from this long ago, but I wanted to say thank you. You really helped me to figure this out. The close up shots were really what did it for me. And the mention of the adjustment wheel on the side was huge. After watching this I was crimping OK, but the crimp was so tight that any pull on the wire and it would break off. I adjusted the wheel to its lowest setting and now it crimps great. I just need about 100 crimps of practice.

[@propsoff]

I appreciate your comment. It stokes my motivation to make videos. I've been a bit burned out lately (spending a dozen hours to make a video to get 200 views). Your encouragement helps me as much as my video helps you...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@ponsaravanan]

very well explained and detailed enough

[@propsoff]

@@ponsaravanan I appreciate your support and feedback...🍻

You saved me £22 :) I bought another crimping tool 5 minutes before I watch this video, and after watching your video I learned that the crimping tool that I alreay have can crimp JST-XH, tested and it is working beautifully, instantly cancelled the order... Apparently I was using it in a wrong way. Thank you very much...

[@propsoff]

That's amazing news! Saving money is the best.. Your welcome, it was my pleasure. I appreciate your support...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@james.a]

Super helpful. Thanks!

[@propsoff]

My pleasure.. I appreciate your feedback...👍🏻🍻👊🏻

[@tHaH4x0r]

3:30 That '2.54mm' on the connector does not stand for its width or the slot of the crimp tool. Rather, it stands for the spacing between pins (this is 0.1" for both JST-XH and also the 'dupont/header' type pins). The slot that you use in the crimper, you should pick according to your wire gauge. The dupont types typically fit between 18 and 26 AWG. For the different kind of JST connectors you can find a nice table on the wikipedia page (XH is compatible with 30 to 22AWG). Sadly it seems these jaws dont allow you to adjust according to wire guage, I would highly advice to get a set of jaws that do allow for this.

[@VladimirPtashnick]

thx

[@propsoff]

🍻

[@KNGER1988]

Great video BTW you sound like Steve O 👍🏼🤣

[@propsoff]

I do appreciate encouraging words.. lol, SteveO...👍🏻🍻👊🏻