Soldering DB connectors

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Thu Nov 12 12:43:06 CST 2020


Crimp pins 100%! 

-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk <cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of Chuck Guzis via cctalk
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8:11 PM
To: dwight via cctalk <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Subject: Re: Soldering DB connectors

On 11/11/20 2:19 PM, dwight via cctalk wrote:
> I've not had issues just soldering the wires on. I'll admit I do use leaded solder.
> Dwight

Also, tinning each wire lead before soldering to the connector helps.
Truth be told, I prefer crimp pins.

--Chuck


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