Tool to remove heater pins from the Black connector
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Hi,
I pulled the wires out of the pins that are in the black connector for the hotend. What tool do I need to remove the pins from the connector. -
You mean on the Smart Effector? Or which connector are you referring to?
If so, the pins are Microfit Jr, you can do it with a paper clip, just flatten an end. -
The 6-pin connector is a Molex Microfit 3.0 and unfortunately it needs a special and expensive tool to remove the pins. It's easier to cut it off and fit a new connector. That's why we supply a spare connector shell and extra crimp pins.
We'd prefer to use a connector where the pins are easy to remove, as with the 8-way Molex KK connector that is used for the low voltage wiring; but we couldn't find one that has a high enough current rating.
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As said, I made good experience with a paperclip. Flattened one end, put it between the connector and the housing, wiggled a bit, other side. Et Voila.
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Yep that's the connector. Wow I only received one black connector with mine. I will try to remove the pins.
Thanks./quadcells
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found the connectors with pins on Amazon:)
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@quadcells did you get it directly from us?
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No, I got thru Filastruder. It had extra pins and two extra 2 pin connectors. But Only one 6 pin. But That was back in Feb. so it is very possible that I miss placed it but I have to other ones. So no worries I ordered a couple from Amazon and will have them next week.
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Is this the correct tool for removal?
https://www.digikey.com/products/en?mpart=11-03-0043&v=900
Site says its 22 and some change. I know I only got my grade ten, but thats not that bad when you think about having to buy a new connector, crimp terminal metal thingy and a new fan when they go out. I made my own by taking a small screwdriver to a grinder.....
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That tool does look correct. I can only assume that they have introduced it recently, because last time I looked the only suitable tool was much more expensive than that.
