Crimping servo plugs

[cunawarit]

I need to replace a couple of servo plugs and I was wondering how do you guys do it?

I've seen online some servo specific crimping tools that are quite expensive, seems overkill... So what generic crimping tool works?

Will this do? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rolson-20814...7527201&sr=1-1

[fidspeed]

try aero modelling shops/webites have seen them on "Alshobbies " big internet seller down south

can remember price off hand though i think it came with some plugs and bits

[jake1*2011]

this is the tool you want, been looking for one myself

http://alshobbies.com/shop/lookupstock.php?pc=48031

or theres this one, slightly cheaper

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...ping_Tool.html

[neallewis]

Try these servo terminal kits at Giantshark: http://www.giantshark.co.uk/advanced...ervo+terminals
I crimp with small pliers, then solder.

[OneKiwi]

I use similar from giant shark cut off the flaps that were to be bent over and fasten the wire than just solder the wire instead.

Ive done quite a few and not had any problems

[Chris-S]

I'd avoid soldering and use the correct crimp tool. If you solder the wires they will eventually fatigue fail.

[f888fhw]

Small pliers

[SlowOne]

Originally Posted by Chris-S

I'd avoid soldering and use the correct crimp tool. If you solder the wires they will eventually fatigue fail.

+1. the proper crimp tool might be expensive, but having done £30-worth of damage to a car because my soldered connection (partly) failed, they are now in my box. Not had a single glitch since using them.

Originally Posted by f888fhw

Small pliers

-1. Tried that and got into all sorts of trouble with wires partly falling out. Lack of skill on my part I accept, but that could happen to a lot of people.