How To Crimp Your Servo Connectors

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Also! If you guys what me to do any other “how to video” let me know in the comments. If there is anything I do that you would like a more in-depth video on.

[@firasal-ghamdi5004]

you are the man, that helped me with my graduation project. thank you

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@firasal-ghamdi5004 thank you! I’m glad this video helped you!

[@thorvelasco1467]

Thank you for showing me how to ruin my fly day by making me tidy up my fuselage of all the wire spaghetti and do super clean installs!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@thorvelasco1467 you’re welcome! lol clean is the only way!

[@CrucialRC]

Thank you for this video!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you for watching!

[@KumquatChampion]

Dude. I've been putting off my harness for months due to the other videos not going over everything and skipping important parts. Thank you I appreciate this video!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I’m glad the video was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@rccollin7699]

Good instructions. Thank you

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@mikefuchs2814]

so helpful, thank you!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@mikefuchs2814 thank you! I greatly appreciate all the support!

[@knnurl]

amazing, crystal clear demo. thanks.

[@TTH77]

Superb demonstration ❤

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

thank you!

[@samuellp1146]

I love this video directions (like almost a military cadence from a DI), crystal clear and instructive, good job.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I try and make informative videos that are straight to the point that packed with every bit of information I can.

[@K3NnY_G]

I was so confused as to why my crimp tool was so akward to use until with this video I realized the jaws were installed backwards from the factory on my set.. Thanks for making this video, it's the one to go to for anyone imo.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I’m glad the video was helpful! That’s sucks the Jaws where on backwards. I’m glad you got them turned around and it’s working now!

[@ToxicFPV]

Push it into the crimp tool all the way by pulling on the other side, that was it, did not use that tool for ages... Thanks man for making this videos 🤟🏻

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

That was the trick I found to work and get perfect crimps! Thank you for watching!

[@ChunkyC_RC]

This is exactly how I do mine. Good tutorial! Thanx for sharing.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I’m glad the video was good! Thank you for watching.

[@travisdopler289]

Jeff, you are a really good teacher. I appreciate this video. I'm going to go through all my helis and rewire them. Some problems I've had has been directly related to bad wiring. Thanks so much.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! Glad the video is helpful. Personally I know when I crimp a servo plug it will not fail or when I solder a connection it will not fail. So it makes me feel much better!

[@ultraporthos6884]

I have been working on electronics for decades now. Your video is perfect. I would not change a thing if I was to do an instructional video. I guess the only thing that I do differently is to use a stripper (for the wires LOL). Millions of ways to strip wires though!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I have been doing electrical stuff for many years now lol you can definitely use a wire stripper. My problem is I don’t have a pair of wire strippers that will be small enough to strip the wires lol so I just got used to using the tiny flush cut side bites. but a wire stripper definitely would make it easier!

[@joebxth]

This is very important for my rig. Thanks for clear instructions

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! Glad it helped!

[@stanjohnson6813]

Thank you because of you I'm doing my own servo ends makes the helicopter look so much cleaner.Stan from Connecticut

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful! It really does make a world of difference on how clean the model looks!

[@michaelevans2989]

Thank you for an easy to understand video. My God I was going nuts trying to make these for my Arduino setup! Everyone else was so over explaining this that I gave up after a bit! You gained a follower for this!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful! I try and make every video as helpful as possible! Thank you for subscribing!

[@lleston8927]

Thank you! I learned how to do it by watching you!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@noobflyer1]

Great video, very through & complete explanation to get a job done that won't fail.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I’m glad the video was helpful and you could learn from it! Thank you for watching.

[@zstanman482]

Nicely done. I've watched so many of these videos and yours is by far the best. Thank you.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you very much. I greatly appreciate that. I try to make every video as informative as I can!

[@monkeyrc7541]

I completely agree, this is a great video on how to properly use a crimper, clear and straight to the point.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@monkeyrc7541 thank you! I try to make the most informative video out there to help everyone!

[@monkeyrc7541]

I did order this crimper recently and when i opened it i wasnt sure why it had a gear (?) preventing it from releasing quickly like any other pliers-like tool. Your tip on pulling out the connector a little bit and inserting the wire from the opposite side was excellent, the tool did come with instructions but it wasnt really helpful.

[@mikefuchs2814]

Thanks!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@mikefuchs2814 Thank you! I greatly appreciate it!

[@Douger318]

GREAT INFO

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@deannemorris9934]

Hey thank you for video and info. I just got the exact crimper you have in today and I tried my first crimp -well it went over like a frogs azz on a hot tin roof. I then came and seen your video and I appreciate it and I sure will get back at it tomorrow. Many many thanks Kenny Morris Wade,Ms

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Hey! Thank you for watching! I hope he video was helpful, it definitely takes some practice! After a few you get the hang of it. Good luck!

[@deannemorris9934]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Man you are not kidding about patience and I found out that I even more blind than I thought-lol. I had to rod the lighted magnifying glass from the wife-lol

[@heeder777]

I searched for information on crimping these connectors when I needed to build extensions for a large biplane I was building. The cost of the crimpers, a roll of wire and a connector kit made it cost effective. Now I spent 20 years working on electric jets, even had similar connectors except larger but try as I might, I could not get them to crimp properly. The I picked up a Goosky RS4 and found your channel and this video. I thought no way so I pulled out the box of stuff and tried it. SOB! That little pull step was all I was missing. When I pulled on the pin and it stopped, inserted the wire and crimped. I couldn’t believe it. I’ll pass on my own tip, the Irwin Vice grip strippers will strip all three wires perfectly at the same time. After you strip them, a small cut between the wires with an Xacto knife and you can pull the wires apart.

[@kennymsd]

Best instructions so far

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I’m glad this video was helpful!

[@junjunmulleda5467]

Great instructions and camera work.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

[@convolution223]

Thanks, this helped me make sure I was putting 'em in the right side. I used a pair of pliers and it worked fine.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I’m glad the video was helpful! Pliers do work as well!

[@NathanCantwell]

Thanks. This saved me some frustration.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! I hope it helps!

[@stevenmohr4588]

Awesome, thank you so much!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Your welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@FranksModelAviationWorkshop]

Great video. I just started doing my own servo extensions, and really had no idea how to use the crimper tool. I didn’t pull the ends, and ruined a few before figuring out what I did wrong. Thanks for sharing.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I struggled on the first few that I did, I watched a couple different videos that people made and no one said anything about pulling the end out until it stopped before crimping. So once I figured that out it was easy! I also learned always start with the ground for direction and they are right every time! It is so nice to be able to make your own extensions whatever length you want to shorten wires and what not. Not be stuck to a preset length and have too much wire or not enough wire. And you can also make whatever you want as far as white harnesses quad harnesses. It’s such a great set of tools and knowledge to have .

[@FranksModelAviationWorkshop]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 I used it to neaten up the wires on my helicopter. Looks a lot nicer that way. I don’t go to the level you do with the shrink tubing, but that is a cool look. One of these days maybe. 👍

[@barthutchison4207]

Excellent video!!. This really helps me, Thanks so much.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Glad you found it useful! I hope it helps you!

[@crmodels]

Great video thanks!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I hope it helps! Thanks for watching!

[@robstanton9215]

Great pointers Jeff! This actually applies with bigger electrical connections too! Good instruction on your part!! Thanks Brother!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes it does! All crimps, gotta have a good crimp! Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@larrychamel]

Very Nice and very professional as always Jeff!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you Larry! I greatly appreciate it, I try to make every video professional and informational as possible. Of course some videos you got to have fun lol

[@craigbrett672]

Thanks so much Jeff

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! Hope it helps!

[@craigbrett672]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Man, that was so helpful - feel like I can crimp those servo leads like a pro now! Legend :)

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Awesome! I’m glad you found it useful! You will be crimping servo ends like a pro in no time!

[@jdlmnz5]

Best Vid So Far!!!!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@AlanShortySwanson]

Thank you so much for this.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you for watching!

[@sheldoncampbell538]

You should check out Hansen Hobbies. They have the terminals loose if you want to buy them that way. I get them like 100 at a time and keep them in a small container with a lid. They also have different colors of the housings that I use for wings in planks to keep them separate.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Awesome! I’ll check them out, thank you!

[@javierarroyo7095]

Oh man perfect timing -- I'm about to swap out servos on a SAB 570 with all torq - add the PPort wire from HW 120 to brain2 -- and clean up all the wiring (extra all looped and zip tied ATM) -- my previous attempts at recrimping ends have been lack luster at best -- the ones that come out OK are really just by luck -- not a method of any sort :-)

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Glad you found it useful! Yes crimping your ends can take some practice. I would recommend taking some old wire or a lead you’re not going to use Andrew crimp cut it off crimp cut it off and do that a bunch of times until you are very comfortable with doing your servo. You will get that 570 looking perfect!

[@mikeswinford466]

Awsome Jeff. Thank you?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@gmrvos58]

Great video and thanks for the links to the items you used!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@georgeazevedo995]

Awesome, that really was super helpful video

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@carlwill5009]

Nice job I like you video you did explain it very clear and easy now I'm gonna have to try to do it myself thanks for the video

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I hope the videos helps you!

[@jacjac10]

Thanks! My FIL gifted my son an RC car and the wires for some lights were pulled out of the connector within a week, so i'm in charge of fixing it (he's only in 1st grade).

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I hope this video was helpful! It’s a great hobby and your Son will love it! RC cars are where most people start in this hobby and then it takes over! Lol

[@jacjac10]

@westhobbiesrc8051 it was! I soldered an extension on so we won't have the same issue with the wires being pulled out. Of course, now it only works if I hold the connector slightly to the side in the body of the car. So, working through what the issue is with that. 🙄

[@Abszurdista-fatalista]

Great, thank you!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome!

[@stigonutube]

Great crimping tip's there, im researching what it takes in tools and overall to build my first helicopter, so gone out buying blue loktite and the 628 glue based on some of your other videos..i'm thinking a tarot 450 or walkera for beginner or other copy ones for a start but would like to build the RAW 420 LOL..BIG thank's

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Sorry I just seen your comment. I just posted a video on tools you will need to build a helicopter. Glad the video helped!

[@FilamentWizards]

Bro thanks so much this video truly helped me

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching! I’m glad this video was helpful!

[@33forsaken]

Great video my friend !!!! keep up the good work

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I use to watch your heli videos all the time many years ago!

[@rclocosflyersbypilotjeremy1520]

Excellent video

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@rc4me]

Neat 👍

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@VinhLe-yr6gw]

After watching this I think my reservation about cutting servo wires to length can be put to rest, however I don't want to scrap my JR Gold plated pins for cheap made in China pins.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Personally, never had a issue. I’ve probably done hundreds over crimps and never a failure.

[@kajuta240]

Is it ok to do a light solder on the crimped ends before you insert into the cap? Not all the way to the clip insert locking mechanism, just at the foundation where the wire meets the end of the crimp.

[@isouth24]

How do you extend your servo wires? Crimped extension lead or solder?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

A few different ways. If I need to extend them i will either make a extension lead or solder a longer wire onto the servo or splice in and solder a new wire.

[@jasonmitchell9926]

Great video! Are you using the same crimper fir the satellite connectors any links to get them?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! So no, it’s a different crimper. I have not found one yet that works on those. I just ordered anther one and others say it’s the right one so I will let you know!

[@ojt_windy_city]

to think i just been digging them open and crimpin with needle nose all this time... learn something new everyday i guess

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You can definitely do it that way but the crimping tool is faster and easier lol and it’s a tool I can’t build a helicopter or airplane without! I literally make all my leads for anything now. So much better than buying premade leads that you have to be stuck on a length.

[@bobsalvesen2070]

Hey West I love your videos and have to ask. How can I crimp my pins but they do not go in very easily and they like to slide out. How or why is that happening what prevents it from going in easily....(I have to get better glasses)

[@very9000]

Friend, hello. Tell me, how can I determine what size terminals and where can I buy them?

[@itzjoeylo4501]

Do you see anything wrong with adding a little solder before clicking into plastic connector?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You can but not needed. If the crimp is good it will never fail. Only problem I see with adding solder is it can wick down and not allow the connectors to plug into them selfs.

[@georgiaconservative3253]

Any need to add a bit of solder after crimp? Worried about coming loose from vibration. Ever had an issue with one of your connections.?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

No need for solder. I’ve crimped over three hundred connections and never had one fail. Even years later still going strong. They are crimped at the factory as well.

[@georgiaconservative3253]

Copy that! You inspired me to West Hobbies rc style the wiring for the 700 raw I have coming Friday. Thank you for the amazing content you provide. I’ve watched your build videos enough I can probably assemble without the manual.🤣

[@georgiaconservative3253]

Also, do you ever have the urge to build a 700 size scale bird? I fly mostly scale heli’s as I don’t have the extreme 3D skill set. But truly love flying scale. My Winter project is the Vario 1/6th scale BO105 with Trex 700 mechanics. I’m doing in the Red Bull scheme.. just saying, it would be great video with you doing a scale build.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@georgiaconservative3253 awesome! I’m glad the videos are helpful and inspired you! Before doing your heli (if you never crimped before) take some wire and practice! It can take some getting use to to feel how far the wire needs to go in or how to get a good crimp.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@georgiaconservative3253 hmmmm well….. just wait! 😉 scale helis are beautiful. I really really want to do a Vario one day but I’ll be starting on a 700 Roban build soon! Kit is ordered and will be here any day! Going full scale, LEDs, movable pilots and maybe windshield wipers!

[@user-ql6qc9ug2j]

I always messed up the connector.I solder mine

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You can solder them. I’ve never had a problem crimping them takes some patience but works great.

[@user-ql6qc9ug2j]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 I'm pretty sure the crimper I bought was junk. Crimpers are a little bit confusing. But after watching the video I bought another one. Give it another try. Soldering is a little bit time consuming. But I know when I'm done the connection is solid

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@user-ql6qc9ug2j having the right crimper is very important! I found this one I use and it’s been flawless and works great. Definitely takes some time to get used to to where to put the crimp and which size wire. But try it again! Hopefully this crimper works good for you.

[@user-ql6qc9ug2j]

Dude. I got it. And it's a lot better than the other crappy one I had. I still like to solder. But now I have a tool to fold the grippers in. Thanks man. Good video

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@user-ql6qc9ug2j the right crimping tool is extremely important! I use this tool probably everyday. I do a lot of servo ends and it’s been amazing! I’m glad it worked!

[@MPRasta104]

Horrible. Too fast, can't see what you're doing, and they're called diagonal cutters or dikes.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Sorry you feel that way.

[@MPRasta104]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 nah not a feeling, actual events.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@MPRasta104 well over 15,000 people found it helpful so.. sorry you feel that way. Thank you for watching!

[@MPRasta104]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 over 10000 people believe in aliens from Jupiter too