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Re: Making PWM Cables

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Originally Posted by electroken View Post
I really don't like the formed male contacts. We've gone a different route and are making our own using the female contacts and soldering 0.025" header pins into them prior to crimping. It takes some time doing this with 0.016" solder under magnification, but were getting stronger, straighter pins. Make sure you're using the right crimper and pull-test every pin.
What issues have you had with the male contacts?