Pinball molex connectors upgrade#

Pinball molex connectors upgrade#

Molex is a solid upgrade and will mate perfectly with the. 3.96mm 24 position single row male non shrouded. These are the better quality longer Pin length 22.71mm (.894) that are the exact matching length to all the pinball and arcade applications used and not the shorter pin length that most other vendors sell. Though the pinball applications are typically as IDC (vampire tap-style) connectors. 156 Breakaway 24 Circuit Header Vertical Straight (CA1006).

There are a half dozen or so contact sizes/types that are most common with pinball/arcade games. There are many manufacturers of 0.062, 0.1, 0.156, 4.2mm, etc connectors/contacts and Molex is just one of them. 156 size is also what most Bally, Williams, Data East, White Star, Sega and SAM Pinballs use for power interconnects. First - if you want the best 'Molex' tools then the answer is easy -> Molex.

156 are often used in Arcade monitors (RGB, G, Sync) connections. There are so many different connector and mating-conductor standards used in Arcades & Pinballs, I’m not going to even attempt a comprehensive list but here are a few that you will probably run into frequently. I’m not sure around the legality of using them but for the sake of this post we are going to assume hobby use one-offs won’t be a problem.įinally, GrabCAD has a really handy library of all sorts of engineering CAD models, connectors included. The file formats are common CAD formats that can be converted to printable. you will recognize alot of these from wiring harnesses in cars, common appliances in addition to arcade and pinball uses.ĪMP Dual Leaf 28 Position (like a JAMMA card edge connector) 100 inch machine 20 pin female socket with long 0.575 inch leads. 093” pin connectors often found on the AC lines of arcades: CF15611.156 inch 11 Position female molex housing. Searching around, it turns out the CAD models for Molex (and other) connectors are available from the official sourcesįor example, the commonly used. The two sets I found below were some of the most impressive in terms of quality and closeness to originals. Taking measurements or looking at the spec, there are alot of connector-housing models on thingiverse to support peoples’ electronics projects. Finding ModelsĬonnector-housings are actually pretty easy to “eyeball and approximate”. I’m not wholly opposed to a wire nut or compression slice with the justification that most of the wiring in our homes use these methods inside of electrical boxes for switches and plugs.īut mostly for arcades and pinballs I try to use connectors when it makes sense. 2-Pin Molex 2.13mm (.084) Connector Kit, 14-20 AWG Arcade Pinball (3-Set) Gauge. Profit-oriented operators would often direct-solder wires to board pins or use electrical tape and shrink tubed solutions in order to keep their amusement machines in service. Here's something that looks similar on pinball life, although the pitch, etc.Detail-oriented collectors might focus in on sourcing exactly the right connectors, something like the Red AMP connector that was manufactured in the middle-80’s. 100 inch, 8 pin, and I've seen the terms 'locking ramp' that seems to describe the click mechanism, and 'crimp and stuff' (although I don't think that is the same as the IDC method). In case I DID damage the connector, does anyone know where I can buy a replacement? I can take other pictures if that is helpful. Molex Z Connector male/male, 24 Pin, 0. I bought it and will give it a try and report back here. Molex Connector, 6 Pin, right angle, 4.2mm.

I found a tool that looks like it will do the trick, called a 'Punch Down Tool, Multifunction Krone Type IDC/Network Wire Cat5 & Telephone Impact Terminal Insertion Tool'. Trusted for more than 80 years, Molex offers world-class design, manufacturing and a portfolio of 100,000+ innovative products. In this episode I will cover re-pinning pinball connectors, with a spotlight on the Hanlong HT-225D crimp tool from Amazon. Hopefully I didn't damage the metal tabs that are supposed to cut and displace the insulation. As a leading global provider of connectors solutions, Molex brings engineering excellence, trusted relationships and an unparalleled commitment to quality and reliability to help customers across industries improve lives. thanks for all of the quick responses and great help! Using a screwdriver is what I have been trying, but I can't seem to get a good connection.