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Electronics => Beginners => Topic started by: R-M-I on June 09, 2012, 07:10:27 am

Title: Help figuring out which plug do I need for this?
Post by: R-M-I on June 09, 2012, 07:10:27 am

I need to buy some 5-pin JST plugs with wires crimped onto it..

The problem is, there are heaps of different 5pin connectors around and there are no markings on the connector itself(that I can see)..

This is the connector I'm talking about:

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg60/R-M-I/8a927fc0.jpg)

It's about 9mm long, 5mm tall..

I'd LOVE it if anyone could link me to a eBay-item or shop that I can buy it from..

Title: Re: Help figuring out which plug do I need for this?
Post by: ikrel on June 09, 2012, 07:21:30 am

Sparkfun might have what you're looking for:
http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10360 (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10360)

Title: Help figuring out which plug do I need for this?
Post by: R-M-I on June 09, 2012, 07:30:16 am

I have that exact plug/connector.. And unfortunately it does not fit at all..

Title: Re: Help figuring out which plug do I need for this?
Post by: ikrel on June 09, 2012, 07:39:48 am

they sell the whole package you could replace the connector on the board?

Title: Help figuring out which plug do I need for this?
Post by: R-M-I on June 09, 2012, 07:49:06 am

I see that.. But I figure it would be a advantage if the connector-pins would actually fit into the board-holes if I were to solder in a new connector.. I don't want to replace the connector on the board... I simply want the plug that fits into the connector on the boards I already have.. I've contacted JST in the US and UK.. Hoping they will be able to help me out..

Title: Re: Help figuring out which plug do I need for this?
Post by: Short Circuit on June 09, 2012, 11:02:42 am

JST ZH perhaps? 1.5mm pitch 5-way is 9mm wide
http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=287 (http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=287)

Title: Help figuring out which plug do I need for this?
Post by: R-M-I on June 09, 2012, 11:38:15 am

Hmm.. That LOOKS about right :) I'll give it a try :) thank you!

See the pitch is 1.5mm, so I guess it's the right connector :)

EDIT:
Just bought 10 of them on eBay.. I'm sure I can use it for something if it can't be used for the boards I have :)