Help needed identify make of JST connector so I can buy replacements - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Alann
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 09, 2022, 02:13:16 pm
content: I am modifying an after-market (probably a Chinese) Segway scooter (Trekker) to convert it for use as a disabled mobility scooter and I need to move some of the controls. To do this I need to increase the length of some cables and when I make them I will need new 2.54 mm JST plug connectors so that I can plug them into the existing JST sockets on the PCB. I attach an image of the connector. Can anyone please advise the make of these connectors and where I can buy them? ...or advise another solution?

author: Matt-Brown
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 09, 2022, 04:58:04 pm
content: Look like the XNI serieshttps://www.jst-mfg.com/product/pdf/eng/eXNI.pdf?6203f25608488

author: Alann
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 09, 2022, 09:12:18 pm
content: Thanks for suggestion Matt Brown. I checked the website you suggested and my plugs and sockets look much simpler than the XNI. I will keep looking, but thanks for your suggestion :-)

author: SMTech
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 10, 2022, 12:11:47 pm
content: http://www.mattmillman.com/info/crimpconnectors/common-jst-connector-types/XH?However, by the time you've gone to the time and effort to correctly identify the housing, and crimps and sourced a suitable crimper, you could have cut, spliced & heatshrinked the existing loom all nice 'n tidy.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 10, 2022, 01:02:47 pm
content: Looks like a JST XA which is 2.5mm rather than 2.54mmhttps://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=262Otherwise, review the various JST connectors with "secure locking device" feature.https://www.jst-mfg.com/product/index.php?type=3&key=2&page=2

author: Alann
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 10, 2022, 02:16:09 pm
content: Thanks for suggestion SMTech and am considering that as an option. I'm a relative beginner at this level of intervention, so I am proceeding with caution in case I have to reverse the mod.I have spoken to JST.co.uk and they reckon its an XA type so I have ordered samplesI appreciate your taking the time to help tho :-)

author: Alann
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 10, 2022, 02:20:16 pm
content: Thanks for suggestion Kean and that is confirmation of a conversation I had with JST.co.uk -- they also say its an XA type so I have ordered samples.

author: Alann
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 22, 2022, 08:40:35 pm
content: Just to close this out, for any who might find the information useful:I got some sample XA connectors and they weren't the right type, although they use a similar retention clip mechanismI also bought a box of XH connectors just to get going and trimming away some of the ridge-into-channel features with a stanley knife allowed me to make reasonable connector that fits and holds in place well, but unfortunately does not firmly lock in place. And, even though I trimmed away some of the interlock ridges they can't be fitted back to front (which is a relief :-)So thanks for your help everyone and I think I have a satisfactory solution for the prototype I am building