{"title":"Electronic Connectors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectronic connectors, the focused range for board-to-wire and board-to-board joins at ZedLabz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse connectors by family\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/hookup-wire\"\u003eHookup wire\u003c\/a\u003e, silicone, stranded and solid-core wire to crimp and feed connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/bread-boards-prototyping\"\u003eBreadboards and prototyping\u003c\/a\u003e, for headers and Dupont prototyping\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/usb-breakout-boards\"\u003eUSB breakout boards\u003c\/a\u003e. USB-C and Micro-USB breakouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/lipo-charging-pcb-battery-chargers\"\u003eLipo charging PCB and battery chargers\u003c\/a\u003e. JST connectors for battery packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnectors covering the families most makers and modders use: JST (small board-to-wire connectors common in batteries and hobby kits), Dupont (the colourful 0.1in \/ 2.54mm prototyping standard), Molex, ribbon cable \/ FPC (flat flexible cable, used in screens and game-cart contacts), pin headers and terminal blocks. Suitable for project wiring, retro-console screen ribbon replacements, and battery-pack pigtails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick picks by use case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy entry point:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Dupont jumper wire variety pack, male-to-male, male-to-female and female-to-female, for breadboard and dev-board work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe crowd favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e assorted JST-PH and JST-XH connector packs with crimp pins, the standard for hobby battery packs and small modules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pro choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5mm-pitch FPC connectors and matching ribbon for IPS screen mods, console screen replacements, and slim-form-factor builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to know before ordering connectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePitch matters\u003c\/strong\u003e: connector \"pitch\" is the distance between pin centers. 2.54mm (0.1in) is Dupont\/header standard. JST-PH is 2.0mm. JST-XH is 2.5mm. JST-SH is 1.0mm. The wrong pitch won't seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin count\u003c\/strong\u003e: connectors come in 2-pin through 16+ pin variants. Confirm the count on the existing socket before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolarity \/ keying\u003c\/strong\u003e: most JST and Molex connectors are keyed so they only insert one way; Dupont jumpers are not. Be careful with battery polarity on unkeyed connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimping vs pre-crimped\u003c\/strong\u003e: crimping connectors yourself needs a proper crimp tool (not pliers). Pre-crimped pigtails save time for smaller projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship globally with tracking on every order. Returns and replacements per our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/pages\/returns\"\u003ereturns policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/hookup-wire\"\u003eHookup wire\u003c\/a\u003e, to feed into connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/usb-breakout-boards\"\u003eUSB breakout boards\u003c\/a\u003e. USB-C and Micro-USB connectors on PCB\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/lipo-charging-pcb-battery-chargers\"\u003eLipo charging PCBs\u003c\/a\u003e. JST-equipped charge boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/components\"\u003eElectronic components\u003c\/a\u003e, wider parts hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eElectronic connectors. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat's the difference between JST-PH and JST-XH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eJST-PH is 2.0mm pitch, common on small Lipo batteries and hobby modules. JST-XH is 2.5mm pitch, common on larger battery balance leads and some industrial connectors. They look similar but won't mate. Check the existing connector with calipers if you're not sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eCan I use Dupont connectors for permanent builds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eFor low-vibration, low-current applications they hold up. For mobile or vibration-prone builds (handheld console mods, portable projects) JST-style connectors with locking housings are typically more reliable. Dupont leads can work loose over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo I need a special crimp tool?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, for clean crimps on JST, Dupont and Molex pins, a dedicated ratcheting crimp tool gives consistent, tight crimps that won't fail. Pliers tend to crush rather than crimp and the connections work loose. If you're doing a one-off, pre-crimped pigtails save the tool investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat connector does a retro-console screen ribbon use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMost modern IPS screen mods (FunnyPlaying, Hispeedido) use 0.5mm-pitch FPC (flat flexible cable) connectors. The mainboard-side connector is usually ZIF (zero insertion force). Confirm the pitch and pin count against the kit's documentation before ordering replacement ribbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-eu\/collections\/electronic-connectors.oembed","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}