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Tutorial: How to crimp connectors, strip wire and use heat shrink.

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Tutorial: How to crimp connectors, strip wire and use heat shrink.

2,516,459 views November 14, 2013 31:26

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In brief

This tutorial shows how to prepare wires for electronics projects by selecting the right gauge, stripping insulation safely, inserting wires into connectors, and securing them with a crimp tool. It also covers applying heat shrink for a neat, insulated finish—ideal for DIYers working with electrical connections.

Key steps

  1. Match the wire gauge (AWG) to the crimp connector size.
  2. Strip insulation from the wire using the proper stripping tool.
  3. Slide the stripped wire into the crimp connector’s barrel.
  4. Crimp the connector with the correct tool for a secure hold.

Questions & answers

What tools are needed for crimping and heat shrinking?

The video shows using a wire stripper, crimp tool, and heat gun for heat shrink.

How do I know which wire gauge fits a connector?

The video explains selecting the correct AWG (American Wire Gauge) size for the connector.

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Further discussion and link to NASA guide here:
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In this video:

* Selecting the correct wire gauge (AWG - American Wire Gauge) for the crimp connector.
* Using the correct tools to strip the insulation from the wire.
* The correct way to insert the wire into the crimp connector
* Using the correct crimp tools to crimp the connector
* How to apply heat shrink correctly to the wire and crimp connector.

About this tutorial

mjlorton published this 31:26 video tutorial on November 14, 2013. It has been watched 2,516,459 times on YouTube.

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mjlorton
Duration
31:26
Published
November 14, 2013
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