RV-12 Wiring

climbingduo · #1 11-04-2012, 05:40 PM

We are trying to Crimp Molex Micro-Fit pins ES-00047 for the trim servo wiring. Have been trying to use the tool we got from Avery . . . seems too big for these newer style micro-pins. Would love any suggestions on a better tool to use to crimp these. Directions all seem to be for the older style/larger wire and pins.

Peterk · #2 11-04-2012, 06:05 PM

have you ever watched this EAA video...molex pins are crimped a little differently.

http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=14725747001

climbingduo · #3 11-04-2012, 06:18 PM

We have watched this. Unfortunately, the problem is that these wires are so small that we have set up a magnifying glass to work with them. The tool we have from Avery seems oversize since it is flattening the terminals, rather than rolling them.

Gandalf · #4 11-04-2012, 06:50 PM

I have both the GC/Waldom and Sargent crimping tools and they are both too large for the Molex micro fit pins. The trim motor wire is 26 gauge. I used surgical loops and a razor blade to strip the insulation and did my best with the crimping tools.

I did a pull test and practical test using the quick connection and then touching the forward end of the wiring to a 12 volt motorcycle battery.

JAL

climbingduo · #5 11-04-2012, 07:37 PM

Yep . . . we got the GC/Walden from Avery and it definitely appears too large. Hence are hoping to find something that will work on these "miniature" wires . . .

cactusman · #6 11-06-2012, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by climbingduo

Yep . . . we got the GC/Walden from Avery and it definitely appears too large. Hence are hoping to find something that will work on these "miniature" wires . . .

I don't know if you have a Fry's Electronics near you but I noticed they have a bunch of crimpers for network and related gear. I didn't get one yet, but that might be an idea.

videobobk · #7 11-06-2012, 05:37 PM

I would expect that some people might replace these with something like a 9 pin D-sub connector. After certification is complete, of course. Micro Molex seems pretty minimal as far as connectors go.

Bob

bhassel · #8 11-08-2012, 09:08 PM

Would those same people solder or crimp?

WingedFrog · #9 11-09-2012, 04:52 AM

I was going to post on the subject having determined that the Waldom crimping tool I received in the tool kit dangerously fat for these tiny terminals. I hoped to find a solution here as some have no doubt been through the same quandary but no luck so far!

txaviator · #10 11-09-2012, 06:13 AM

Radio Shack or Frys Electronics? Or I could darn near guarantee that you could buy a micro crimper online through Mouser Electronics.

Update: yep, Mouser has them....at a whopping $324 each! Gulp!
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/...bTyxQVcJFPQ%3d