This video would be immensely helpful to any hobbyist that dabbles in small electronics, not just 3D printers
@M1America Жыл бұрын
Dupont master race.
@aeiounix Жыл бұрын
I'd think that most electronics projects are more standardized than 3d printers, but I'd probably be wrong. But still!
@jonathanstringer43133 жыл бұрын
“Vector 3D’s video on 3D printer electrical connections isn’t the hero we deserved but it is the one we needed right now” -Commissioner Gordon, The Dark Knight
@tacoterito224 жыл бұрын
man you save my life!! thanks for this type of videos, that seams easy but it ISNT!
@JoelGarcia-ml9jx3 жыл бұрын
Started tinkering 30yrs ago, wish this vid was available back then! Thanks a bunch! Also great when repurposing parts from other electronics!
@crisgravel83873 жыл бұрын
This video was a great help! My Anycubic I3 Mega X's X Axis stepper starting acting like it was having an epileptic fit. Turns out a wire had disconnected from the terminal in the connector block. This helped me purchase the correct kit to repair. Thanks again.
@Vector3DP3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@BV3D4 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh. Thank you *_THANK_* you. You have packed a *TON* of useful information into this one tiny video. I'll be using this as a reference guide! 😀
@afitz676 Жыл бұрын
Algorithm hates you... took me 3 weeks to find this AMAZING VIDEO. So useful... legit did all the stuff you said.
@JimLambier3 жыл бұрын
I took your advice and six months ago added this to a Playlist. I'm glad that I did because today I needed it. Perhaps you could do a followup video on crimper selection.
@stevenl7878 Жыл бұрын
How about adding a pdf cheat sheet that summarizes this info? I would greatly appreciate it since you’ve done a fantastic job putting this video together.
@Mmtwins332 жыл бұрын
Came here to learn if I could print my own electrical connectors due to supply shortages. Just wanted to thank you for the great video explaining all of the concepts in one video.
@austinbly21413 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for this video. The world needs more like it - general yet thorough informational videos on the topics that are usually glossed over in specific application videos.
@simonfoley49847 ай бұрын
Brilliant work. Most of us have had to work all this out the hard way ..... thanks for creating a comprehensive reference point for new players
@Rico-rm9ik3 жыл бұрын
This helped a lot! Thank you :) This content is so important for the Makers out there...
@davidboop3550 Жыл бұрын
I know this video is 2 years old but it's totally informative and I love the way you present your information
@christianlamby5546 Жыл бұрын
thank you; this video was pure gold for me as a first time desktop CNC builder.
@sonivvk4 жыл бұрын
Love all your videos. You have every potential to grow massive. Don't know why many people haven't found your channel yet but I'm sure whenever they do, I'm sure you'll be amongst the top names when it comes to 3d printing youtubers. Keep up the amazing work! Cheers!
@andys3dworld4 жыл бұрын
This video is pure 3Dprinting/electronics GOLD
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
Blimey, isn't that quite the compliment. Thanks ☺️
@andys3dworld4 жыл бұрын
@@Vector3DP I've wasted hours of my life trying to google the names of the connectors and terminals previously. Your video lays it all out in a nice easy to understand fashion for anyone whos looking to build/modify a 3D printer. So i say Top Job!
@Shardrk23 Жыл бұрын
@@Vector3DP You have caused this Yank to dust off his use of Bits and Bobs from your videos, but I'm not sure I'll be able to pull out the Blimey, when I have so many other alternatives many of which have the expletives deleted already. Oh, yeah, thanks for Another even better well done video. p.s. I used to use many of these connectors professionally 27 yrs ago, and had NO clue why one was chosen for it's application over another. Seriously, thank you.
@ThantiK6 ай бұрын
I was just hoping the other day that one of you guys would make a video about this subject. I use SM, XH, PH, Dupont, ferrules, etc and others on the regular.
@vbared2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this awesome content. Been going crazy trying to figure out the names of these connectors, crimps, and crimper tools.
@leroycasterline11224 жыл бұрын
Wish I'd seen this a couple of weeks ago :-)!
@spikekent4 жыл бұрын
Good advice Adam, nice touch on including Ohms law too. Yeah, I used to be an electrician.
@rap-id-ralph4 жыл бұрын
Haha awesome this. I have 8 of these boxes now from Ali and still missing the heat cartidge connector from the sidewinder x1.
@Flederratte3 жыл бұрын
I now have come back to this video the 3rd time! It is very useful! Thank you so much for creating it and going into the details and adding the chapters!
@als10232 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I remembered this one, have bought new screen for printer, now building longer cables, 1st time, so helpful and information packed, best wishes !!
@MihaiDobrin882 жыл бұрын
this is not a boring video i think is maybe the most useful video for DIY 3d printers and upgrades. You missed only few of them like JST XH 1.25 (BL/CR Touch body) XT60 (hotbed cable-cable) and the new Molex Micro Fit 3.0 used by bondtech for Heatlink (thermistors and heating cartridges)
@gibsonsimpson2 жыл бұрын
This video is greatly appreciated! I had no idea what some of these were called to search online. Thank you!
@davidcgu4 жыл бұрын
Really great video, you may forgotten XT connectors , I know are more often used for batteries but in my opnion are a good alternative to take into consideration.
@danielhertz72663 жыл бұрын
Things like this lead to reliable repeatable printing & solutions to creative builds.
@Flederratte3 жыл бұрын
Great video and good information! Maybe you could have shown even more footage of each connector. Special thanks to adding the chapters in this video! I will probably come back to this video several times in future!
@iamnickdavis6 ай бұрын
Wicked good video. Valueable on soo many levels. Thank you.
@alwardslab87324 жыл бұрын
preciva and dupont connectors, mainly... You need good crimping tools to ensure a tight mechanical connection.
@Knowbody42 Жыл бұрын
The FLSUN Delta printers use the 2-pin JST SM connectors for everything on the hotend (fans, thermistor, heater cartridge)
@65cquintero2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you
@oleksandrgrytsenko4 жыл бұрын
JST XH has a 2.50mm pitch. It is a common mistake along the web stores, but it actually can ruin your day only if you assuming to replace a pin header with it or designing a custom PCB/prototyping on a perfboard.
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
Yep, correct. It actually says 2.5mm on my notes too but in the excitement of recording I said 2.54. Darn. Well hopefully it's not too critical for anyone.
@AndrewGillard3 жыл бұрын
I was looking to see if someone had pointed this out :) Luckily you can usually get away with using 2.50mm-pitch JST-XH connectors in a 2.54mm-pitch PCB footprint where the connector has no more than a handful of pins - presumably depending mostly on the size of drilled holes on the board relative to the diameter of the connector's pins. The difference between 2.50mm and 2.54mm is only [ (n-1) * 0.04mm ], where 'n' is the number of "circuits" on the connector, so the outer-most pins of a 4-pin connector (e.g. stepper motor) would be just 0.12mm offset from where they should be, which can be "shared" between the two ends (I think!). Most boards will be able to accept pins being 0.06mm off. Most consumer 3D printers use connectors with 4 or 5 pins at most, so that won't be a big deal unless the board was designed with holes barely larger than the connector pins. I imagine more people would notice and be aware of the difference if it was more of a problem! (My printer uses a lot of hand-crimped connectors, even with a couple of my own custom PCBs, and the "largest" connector I have is 5 pins for the BL-Touch, for example.) But you're right, it absolutely can ruin your day if you're dealing with more pins per connector! I don't think my stock of JST-XH connectors goes beyond 6 circuits, but I have "KF2510" connectors in stock that go at least up to 10 circuits, which could definitely start being problematic at only 0.04mm per pin...
@syber-space4 жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Added to the education playlist for later reference.
@yoerim3603 жыл бұрын
finaly a decent explanation of the connectors.
@mrfilipelaureanoaguiar15 күн бұрын
Good informative video. I wish there was more videos about them and mostly testing of the voltage*amp per pin, per model and their dc limits and that voltage limit during 1min. 1000v per pin 1 to 4 amps in those headers and connectors AWG24 PVC wires for a min is a bit pushed to me...
@shaunmorrissey73134 жыл бұрын
Well I found that very informative and enjoyable.
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
Good to hear, thanks 🙂
@iuppone4 жыл бұрын
Thks a lot i needed badly something like that
@siddharthmali58414 жыл бұрын
Great informative video. Can you make video on actual wire crimping process for (2.5 mm pin pitch) JST XH series connectors ?
@JimLambier4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I've added it to my saved list.
@johnpullen724 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing thanks
@IIGrayfoxII Жыл бұрын
While JST is a "Brand" name if I was told this uses a JST connector I would have an idea of what it is. It is like how people call the 4 pin hard drive connector a "Molex" even though its not made by Molex but AMP. Molex made a similar looking plug, but it has one chamfered edge while the AMP has 2 chamfered edges.
@spartanash13 жыл бұрын
You sir are AMAZING! Thank you so much for this.
@emmettturner94522 жыл бұрын
There are certainly PLENTY of old sound card to CD-ROM audio cables that use DuPont connectors to fit Molex SL. ;) Usually they are the kind with two different kinds on the drive end.
@Rushmere3D4 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, great video as normal. As discussed over on the Twitters a Duet3D Duet 3 uses a JST-VH 3.96mm for the hotend heaters & stepper motor connections. I didn't see this mentioned so thought I'd comment :D. Also as a little helper for others for viewing this video at a later date, could you add timestamps for the sections this would be very helpful ;-). Cheers, J.
@kazolar4 жыл бұрын
Those are something else. I am setting up a duet 3 on a CNC mill and they're pretty impressive. Also there is good reason because I had the older style melt multiple times at well below the amperage rating. Duet folks are aware that this is common with nema 23s and thats one of the reasons Duet 3 has these big boys.
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
I'll add timestamps when the video stops getting a boat load of views. If i change something now youtube will probably stop suggesting it.
@Vector3DP3 жыл бұрын
I finally did it! Timestamps now in the description :)
@alejandroaguirre2355 Жыл бұрын
Kinda like the molex SL connectors you mentioned for prusa but for voron 2.4 DIY builds that are self sourcing the parts themselves, I'm trying to get to a guide on how to make my bed heater and print head wiring harness removable so that I can maintain it easily...RaveRobot has a guide on Google but not many pictures of the connectors up close
@jackcrook51133 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! This is so helpful!
@coreymac23814 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks for making it.
@lksa983a2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a very detailed video. You should add affiliate links to Amazon to get a small kickback as I bet many people, just like myself, after watching this video will realize that they now need to buy correct connectors and wire for whatever project they are working on.
@Vector3DP2 жыл бұрын
The problem is, I'd never really recommend getting these kinds of things from amazon, or even anywhere that does affiliate marketing as you'll likely just get knock-offs (aks clones) which are generally not great. I'd suggest going to proper electronics places like Farnell, CPC, RS, Mouser etc. Now you got me thinking though, it might be a good idea for me to buy a large QTY from a reputable place and sell smaller sets on my own site, that might be useful.
@jorget87404 жыл бұрын
On the standard connections (ring terminals, forks, faston/quick disconnect) you could use only the standard name, indicate size, etc. And brand only as reference, as they are standard from a milliard manufacturers. The others are not, and a brand is building the specification
@certified-forklifter4 жыл бұрын
thanks, this is awesome!
@LimbaZero Жыл бұрын
JST-XH is 2.5mm spacing but it's commonly used as 2.54mm because hole with size in proto pcb there is no problem until you need 10 pin connectors.
@jimmyjohansson844 жыл бұрын
Most interesting video you've made so far!
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
You watch all 260+ videos? 😯
@jimmyjohansson844 жыл бұрын
@@Vector3DP No, you're right... I skip unboxing videos...
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
My my, you have been busy. Thanks for watching 🙂
@mfeldheim7 ай бұрын
Oh my god you’re a savior 😂
@Digitallifeconcepts7 ай бұрын
Is genius I wish I'd seen this years ago
@Machbar244 жыл бұрын
Thanks for great information. I can't tell you how many oddball connectors that I have because I didn't have this info. I also didn't know that ferrules have a special crimping tool. Never can have too many tools.
@kolbu3dprinting8682 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) Most useful video out there on this subject... 👍👍👍👌
@kocy332 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Really informative :)
@Vector3DP2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Anyone7004 жыл бұрын
Great resource! Unfortunately you failed to mention VGA. They are very cheap, reliable, and compatible with VGA cables that you can get for almost free pretty much everywhere. Anyone who works with computers will literally have a box of compatible cables just laying around. Any problem with the wiring loom, just throw away plug and play!
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
Ye, I didn't miss them.
@moo0834 жыл бұрын
@Vector 3D Any idea where to buy Molex SL receptacles? Been trying to find some for a while now. Found what I think is it on eBay from China, won't get here for a bit, assuming it even ends up being the right thing. Been pretty tough finding this stuff! Just when you thought they sold EVERYTHING on Amazon...Hell, having links for all the plugs you talked about would be super helpful!
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
I tend to go for specific electrical suppliers such as Farnell, digikey, mouser. Trouble with links is different countries need different shops which becomes quite complex.
@Av3rjkRRow10 ай бұрын
thanks! extremely helpful :)
@chaicracker4 жыл бұрын
Excellent information! Great job
@stevesloan67753 жыл бұрын
Great upload!! Glad I saved it. 👍🏻🇦🇺🤜🏼🤛🏼🍀🤓
@adamaglionby74384 жыл бұрын
Second a look at crimping tools, wide range in price. Presentation reminds me of John Ward, mean that as a compliment, sibscribed
@davidmalawey2 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome. Do you have a spreadsheet with the specs you mentioned such as current rating, wire gauge, and temperature performance? Additional comment: I looked for the JST AF connectors and it's hard to find results. Is there another common name for these? Blade terminals are close, but don't quite match.
@jaiarguelles53953 жыл бұрын
Very informative and quality video but you forgot the bltouch connector and I think it is the smdu of course thank you very much correct me if I'm wrong
@ojobreaker7743 Жыл бұрын
Couldnt you print the connectors you need and have them as spare parts when you need them? Granted if you have thin Copper/brass plates, some heavy gauge wire for pins and some soldering skills? Would be fun to try out
@armoth69582 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Just awesome
@Vector3DP2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful
@forati Жыл бұрын
Amazing. Thank you.
@snax_48203 жыл бұрын
Most useful video ever !
@paultakoy70912 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. Unfortunately for me, you did not cover the specific connector I am looking for. This is the wire to board connector that connects the thermistor of the hot end to the interface board of the Creality CR10S Pro. It is 2 pin, has a latching tab and I believe might be JST. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and keep up the great videos.
@nilslin3 жыл бұрын
Awsome overview! Saved for reference... :-)
@alejandroaguirre2355 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful video thanks for the help....do you have any info on how to make your bed heater mat removable with microfit 3.0 molex connections with 2 pin or 3 pins for a voron 2.4 and also the print head removable so you can take it off and on very easily, thanks in advance for the help again
@Shardrk23 Жыл бұрын
@alejandroaguirre2355, watch it again. I believe both questions were answered in video. IIRC, look for SL for the Print head/X carriage removal and Molex Fit Jr for the heater bed as they are both locking connectors good for those applications. Although most heater mats I've seen are stick on and may not lend themselves to removal from the plate, those connectors should allow easier removal of the bed plate with heater attached. Good luck. 🙂
@garysickler21794 жыл бұрын
Was hoping you would briefly discuss crimper selection for these connectors.
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking into options for this at the moment. There are so many to cover though it might be difficult to do it justice without $$$$
@raygluck15053 жыл бұрын
Great video and learned a great deal. That said, I am having a problem finding the right components. I have a Creality CR-10 and the stepper motor cable has failed. I have purchased a set of JXT-PH connectors and crimpers from Amazon but they appear to be 'shorter'. IDK. My first venture into this. I'd like to get it right since I'm sure this won't be the first time I'll 'wear out' a cable. So, I'm hoping the group watching this great video, or even Vector 3D, could recommend a source available through the internet. Ideally, I'd like a source I know if right. Perhaps a recommended good set of crimpers as well.
@olenielsen58524 жыл бұрын
Saved. Liked. Subscribed.
@kloakovalimonada Жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you by any chance watch Explaining Computers? You have the exact same cadence and diction as that guy :)
@user-nd7yg9gv9t3 жыл бұрын
Thank you good sir
@helgemoller51583 жыл бұрын
Very informational Video. Many thanks for that. I linked it in an very important German Discord Channel. He has an YT Channel too, but only in German Language.
@antonio94 Жыл бұрын
nice video
@michaelweeks88643 жыл бұрын
is it possible to repair a cut wire that heats the bed and nossel
@pleighto773 жыл бұрын
Oddly I am modding a filament drier (Sunlu) and inside its small size appears to be like a JST ph...but pitch of 1mm???? so is that still a jst ph or something else?
@Game-Over-U-Tube2 жыл бұрын
Hot damn, I watched this so many times while writing down info to help me remember. Is there an idiot poster with all this info with photos, cause Holy shit, my brain hurts.
@parafitality2730 Жыл бұрын
"Buy 10 and hope one of them fits" Mirrors my experience with M3-M5 hex bolts...
@MihaiDobrin882 жыл бұрын
kk254 and mini latch are not the same mini latch is 2.5mm pitch I am not sure if they will fit in a 2.54mm pitch kk254
@whiteblock84 жыл бұрын
good usefull stuff
@Sebazzz19914 жыл бұрын
Couldn't get more on time with Creality messing up the crimps on the CR-6 SE.
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
O rly? Not heard about that. Mine hasn't shipped yet...
@testfag4 жыл бұрын
@@Vector3DP tagged (on twitter) you in a post where the defective crimps are, also there are a bit more issues with the cr-6 :)
@electronicsandewastescrapp73844 жыл бұрын
you HAVE to solder your leads direct to the headbed. You can then use a connector in the middle of the cable where there is no wear and tear from the back and forth motion. This is how it is on the creality ender 3 printers. I have a CR10 clone that had one of those typical connectors and just like every other printer with the connector on the head bed plate it eventually burned up even with a custom strain relief. Had temps very high when tested with an IR thermometer. After soldering the cables direct to the pins, cool as can be.
@Vector3DP4 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you're talking about here?
@tonnictv3 жыл бұрын
For heater wire, would you recommend the Molex SL, or the Molex Mini Fit Jr?
@salihin44723 жыл бұрын
Is there a tool to extract pin from receptacle 50-57-9402? And how to extract it?
@solosailorsv80652 жыл бұрын
so...which connectors can you 3D print ?
@tablatronix4 жыл бұрын
Molex SL are wonderful, but they are bit pricey
@Jabskin3 жыл бұрын
hey I am trying to make some custom power cables for my computer but no where can i find Molex Mini fit Jr 6+2 connector (for using with gpu) are these produced by someone else perhaps? they are not on molex's website as far as i can tell (series 5557)
@Vector3DP3 жыл бұрын
Pc pci express you can just use 8 pin. 6+2 is just a thing power supply manufacturers do for flexibility amongst different setups.
@abdullahalnaiem35013 жыл бұрын
Tnx
@liamventer3 жыл бұрын
Adam where do you get your Molex SL connectors from? I am having a lot of difficulty finding a source for them.
@Vector3DP3 жыл бұрын
I get mine from Farnell
@liamventer3 жыл бұрын
@@Vector3DP Many thanks!
@leandrodibuono40044 жыл бұрын
Excelente.
@mr.spooby11232 жыл бұрын
What does the ender 3 pro use?
@emmettturner94523 жыл бұрын
8:00 “Wire trap connector” I think you mean Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC).
@Vector3DP3 жыл бұрын
Molex list it on their own website as a wire trap connector. I guess different places call it different things.
@Vector3DP3 жыл бұрын
on second thoughts, i think perhaps IDC is a type of WTC. it does sounds more generic and could apply to other similar methods
@emmettturner94523 жыл бұрын
@@Vector3DP Yes. I believe “wire trap” refers to how it doubles-back on itself, but they make them where they fit in-line too. Other kids of IDC: Replacement plugs sold at hardware stores in North America which, when closed, clamp onto standard “lamp cord” to tap into the conductors. These let any mom or kid can replace a lamp plug. We also have “Quick Splice” connectors that clamp onto a wire and connect another wire merely by closing the latch. No stripping, taping, or soldering. If you look at most 4-pin power plugs on an old ATX power supply (the kind mostly used for IDE drives) you will often find that only the connector on the end is crimped while the others on the chain are IDC. Also, the IDE cables themselves are IDC as well as floppy cables and various header cables. You can even buy D-sub connectors with different ways to attach wires, like crimp, solder cup, and IDC (I use these a lot). Heck, even my PC Engine RAU-30 ROM² Adapter for NEC SuperGrafx has a huge through-hole IDC hidden inside… though it was poorly designed and the blades at the end lack support.
@dinodubroja74332 жыл бұрын
I sugest you to change the title of the video to " Eletrical connectors guide" Might bump up views ;)
@Vector3DP2 жыл бұрын
What? by spelling it wrong? i dont get it.
@dinodubroja74332 жыл бұрын
@@Vector3DP noo i spelled it wrong not on purpose. I mean remove 3d printing from the title because you made a great video that aplies beyond the scope of 3d printing. But still having 3d printing in the title could help algorithm its chaotic it depends