IDC punch down tools 0.1"

[Doug Smith]

Hi Folk,

I've got a dodgy connector on my DrWho's switch matrix J208.

One wire keeps coming out and instead of just jabbing at it with a screwdriver so it looks like it won't fall out I thought I'd replace the rather knackered connector.

Looking at the new connector and the IDC tool I got for 0.156in connectors they are not going to play nicely together.

I could just try squishing the wires in place with a thin bladed screwdriver, but I'm guessing that's what has caused the problem in the first place.


Does anyone have any pointers to the correct tools?

 

[David_Vi]

Have you considered making a new connector ? I believe the molex connectors are better in the long run but you'll need a new tool to crimp the cables.

 

[Doug Smith]

Have you considered making a new connector ? I believe the molex connectors are better in the long run but you'll need a new tool to crimp the cables.

Ah, I don't think I was very clear...

I've got a new connector and will replace the old, somewhat abused connector.

Rather than just using a thin bladed screwdriver to jam stuff in place, I was wondering if there is a proper tool available.

It's not a crimp connector, it is an IDC punch down 0.1" connector - switch matrix.

 

[AlanJ]

You can do it with a small screwdriver if really careful.

 

[replicas]

Buy the correct tool.
Pinball Heaven sell them.

 

[cmrl9]

Ah, I don't think I was very clear...

I've got a new connector and will replace the old, somewhat abused connector.

Rather than just using a thin bladed screwdriver to jam stuff in place, I was wondering if there is a proper tool available.

It's not a crimp connector, it is an IDC punch down 0.1" connector - switch matrix.

Yes it's this

Insertion tool for insert panel lamp holders IDC - Pinball Heaven

Insertion tool for insert panel lamp holders on WPC95 games. NOT suitable for 0.1″/0.156″ connectors. Only the insert panel lamp sockets.

www.pinball.co.uk

Works pretty well for fitting

 

[Pick Holder]

That is not the correct tool.

Clearly says in the description it is NOT for those 0.1" connectors.

This is the correct one:

Molex IDC tool (0.1") - Pinball Heaven

Molex IDC tool – fantastic! Smaller 0.1″ pitch. Used on WPC switch inputs and older Bally games etc.

www.pinball.co.uk

I have that one and the 0.156" one in my tool box.

Do not mess about trying to do it with other tools like stanley blades, small screw drivers.