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== DuPont crimp connectors ==
A DuPont crimp consists of two parts, 0.1” (2.54mm) housing and separate metal crimp terminal.
Using the proper crimping tool makes a good crimp joint easy. A properly crimped joint does not need soldering and is more than strong enough.<ref>[http://renoirsrants.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Crimping Crimping], by Dave Renoir, 20 October 2011</ref> Most crimp terminals are designed to be crimped, not soldered. Soldering a crimped terminal may weaken the mechanical connection, reduce electrical conductivity, and damage the terminal. As a general rule, you should not solder a crimp terminal.<ref>[http://www.virginiawind.com/tips/060801_02.asp Making the Connection: Solder vs. Solderless Terminals] by Jerry Sussman</ref>
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== External links ==
* [https://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=376971.0 FYI Making DuPont jumper wires.], Arduino Forum, Feb 2016
* [https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/179179/what-is-the-official-name-for-these-jumper-wires/179183#179183 What is the official name for these jumper wires?], StackExchange EE
=== Suppliers ===
* [http://www.mouser.co.uk/Tools-Supplies/Prototyping-Products/Jumper-Wires/_/N-bkrh0 Mouser]
* [https://www.digikey.com/products/en/prototyping-products/jumper-wire/640 Digi-Key]
* [https://www.rapidonline.com/jumper-wires-for-breadboard-arduino-raspberry-pi-olimex-etc-544268 Rapid]
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