Shortening servo wires ?

[Vikki]

Rather than cut the wires mid section and heat shrink the solder joints I would open the servo, de-solder the lead, shorten then lead as required and re-solder it to the servo PCB. Much neater result

Probably requires skill he doesn't possess

[bigpops]

I use the cheap tool, and while it's not that easy to use, it does crimp properly and there's no way they're coming off without breaking the wire. You just have to make sure you're using it the right way, and that it's lined up correctly.

I've used it to fit servo plugs, jst plugs, and jst-xh balance plugs.


If I were to buy a new crimper, I'd get the one that does all different sizes like this PA 09 MINI MICRO CRIMPER MOLEX AMP TYCO JAE JST KK XH HAND WIRE CRIMP HARLEY | eBay

[helijohn]

Or you could buy a crimper and put new plugs on. They're not that expensive, and it's handy to have for making your own extensions and things like that. They'll also crimp the little red JST connectors used on small lipos and escs.

Here's a link to where I bought mine: Servo Plugs modelaccessories.co.uk

His EC5s are the good type (like Eflite's) too, if you use EC5s.

I've been meaning to get exactly one of these. I know they are cheap but how fantastic does a crimp job have to be.

[helijohn]

Or you could buy a crimper and put new plugs on. They're not that expensive, and it's handy to have for making your own extensions and things like that. They'll also crimp the little red JST connectors used on small lipos and escs.

Here's a link to where I bought mine: Servo Plugs modelaccessories.co.uk

He's a bit cheaper on ebay.

Servo Connector Crimping Tool Servo Terminal Crimper | eBay