Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Microkinetics - Tim & Scott

John,

If you are talking about an AMP DB25 connector, I believe that the pins
can be either crimp or solder type (you can usually get away with
soldering the crimp types also). The "insertion" tool is a little $5
piece of plastic, with a half-round end, and a 3/4 round end (the 3/4
makes it easier to "remove" a pin). I usually don't bother with an
insertion tool. Just push them in by holding them close to the pin;
they will "snap" in. I *DO* crimp the pins with the proper tool (and
before that, I soldered them!).

Hope this makes it easier!

Alan KM6VV
PS, Pins between AMP and Cannon (typ) are NOT interchangeable! They
won't "snap" in right, wiggle too much, and are a BEAR to remove!


John Guenther wrote:

>
> I bought the Dan Mauch breakout board to use with his 5AMP bipolar drivers.
> I had some problems with getting the breakout board to work, but I firmly
> believe that the problems I had were due to the AMP connectors and my lack
> of the proper AMP insertion tool for these connectors. I have mine working
> now, but I don't really trust the AMP connectors so I will purchase the
> proper insertion tools just to make sure I have the proper insertion of the
> wires into these connectors. IMHO Dan should include the insertion tools or
> at least make them available or change over to screw connectors for ALL
> connections on his products.
>
> John Guenther