What's a good source for hard-to-find molex connectors?

Hello, everybody.

I am looking for some molex connectors that seem pretty hard to find. They are as follows:

First, I need a 5-pin molex connector to connect to my 1066-in-1 board:



Second, I need a 28-pin molex connector to connect to the expansion cart for the Atomiswave:



Does anybody know where I can find these two connectors?

I appreciate any assistance in the matter. Thank you.

Digikey and mouser should have them.

That 28 pin connector on the AW is an IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) plug.

Hewitson said:

That 28 pin connector on the AW is an IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) plug.

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No, it isn't. It's a JST crimp connector, same type as the stereo one on the AW:

http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/pdf/eng/ePHD.pdf

you need the PHDR-28VS housing plus pins. Available at Digikey.

For the second connector I'm not 100% sure (more pics would help) but it looks like a JST XH or possibly a Chinese knock off, considering the PCB it's on:

http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/pdf/eng/eXH.pdf

Measure the spacing between pin 1 and 5: if it's 10mm it's in agreement with my guess. Look closely at the shape with a magnifier and compare it with the pics in the PDF. If it's indeed a XH it's available at Digikey as well.

I reckon both types difficult to crimp without a proper tool. Soldering is possible but it's difficult too.

Thanks. I will measure it and let you know.

I have some JSTs for the stereo connector, and they are a huge bitch to crimp.

andy251203 said:

I have some JSTs for the stereo connector, and they are a huge bitch to crimp.

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Which stereo connector are you talking about?

MKL said:

For the second connector I'm not 100% sure (more pics would help) but it looks like a JST XH or possibly a Chinese knock off, considering the PCB it's on:

http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/pdf/eng/eXH.pdf

Measure the spacing between pin 1 and 5: if it's 10mm it's in agreement with my guess. Look closely at the shape with a magnifier and compare it with the pics in the PDF. If it's indeed a XH it's available at Digikey as well.

I reckon both types difficult to crimp without a proper tool. Soldering is possible but it's difficult too.

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I think we have a winner. It does measure 10mm from pin 1 to pin 5. It looks like Digikey's part number 455-2268-ND, the XHP-5.

A lot of the time I take pin connector from old PC boards. Like the hdd led pins, power led pins. ext. You can fit those pins to pretty much anything and just build yourself a connector. However that 21 pin would be a bit of a pain to build

Pretty sure I have the AW connector and pins if you want 'em. PM sent...