I had a number of crimpers as well but couldn't resist this one and I needed one that would do shielded connectors as well. I find that I use it all the time now. For just one or two crimps, trimming the ends of the connectors with a small pair of cutters would work fine. Have a look at the connector varieties that Markertek carries and I think you will find the one you need. Having the full feedthrough makes it very easy to ensure the wiring is correct.
On May 8, 2011, at 11:27 AM, Brian Lloyd wrote: > > I have all the tools for terminating Ethernet. That is not the problem. The > major problem is getting the right RJ-45 type connector (solid/stranded) and > then knowing that the conductors in the mic cable will be the proper OD to > fit in the connector AND properly terminate when crimped. > > The pins of the RJ-45, when crimped, are insulation-displacing and must punch > through the insulation of the conductor AND make good, permanent contact with > the conductor inside. After having made thousands of these connections I have > a pretty good appreciation how this does and doesn't work. ;-) There is > almost nothing more annoying in this world than to do a whole bunch and then > have them all fail to pass continuity testing. > Amen... > -- > Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL > > _______________________________________________ Flexedge mailing list [email protected] http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexedge_flex-radio.biz This is the FlexRadio Systems e-mail Reflector called FlexEdge. It is used for posting topics related to SDR software development and experimentalist who are using beta versions of the software.
