ThunderDragonCy 7878 Posted January 1, 2023 I have at some point cut the plug off a servo I want to use and I don't have a crimping tool or anything like the Internet says I need to fix a new plug on. Is there any way of installing a new plug if I don't have the tools? I can solder, and I have needle nose pliers and cable strippers, but not crimpers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ziddan 947 Posted January 1, 2023 If you have a plug with wires coming off it you can totally just solder the servo wires to the plug wires no issue. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted January 1, 2023 Pliers works fine, I never use crimpers for servo plugs. Just fold the tabs over the copper wire overlapping; quick flow of solder then fold the grip tabs over the wire insulation. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted January 1, 2023 You can, but it will be pretty tricky to solder onto the receiver pins unless you are willing to open it up. Crimping tools and plug sets are pretty cheap and can be had on Amazon if you want to go that route. It's a worthy investment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyolien 4680 Posted January 1, 2023 I'd definitely pick up a crimping tool. Soldering is possible but you've got to make the solder so tiny so that each plug fits back into the housing. Even with crimping I've sometimes found them tight to get back in. And the other plus is time. It takes seconds to crimp rather than warming up a soldering iron. I now shorten the servo wires on all my builds. I also once managed to get two wires onto each plug by crimping: 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Jon 684 Posted January 1, 2023 If you snap the point off of an X-Acto blade, it works well as a jabbin’ tool to crimp those little ******s in a pinch. It’s much easier to form the connector with small pliers, then finish with the blade. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderDragonCy 7878 Posted January 1, 2023 Thanks for the advice everyone. I don't really want to get a crimping kit. This is the only time I have ever needed some and I could buy a new servo for the same money. Anyway, looks like I have it sorted. One of my club mates is helping me out for a few beers. Sorted! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kol__ 3377 Posted January 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, ThunderDragonCy said: One of my club mates is helping me out for a few beers. A trade forged with the nectar of the gods, always a winner👏🍺 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites