So I'm trying to mount a keypad that requires a molex connector to a breadboard. The datasheet says it mates with Molex 2695 series or equivalent. So I thought I could just get away with a 10 position female mating connector, which one end would go to the keypad and the other end would go to something like a male breakaway header. I was pretty surprised when I actually got the connector. One end looks like this, which fits nicely into my keypad
But the other end looks like this:
That hole is way too big for a typical breakaway male header pin.
What's the proper way of connecting something like this keypad to the breadboard?
Best Answer
You've only bought the housing. You have to buy the contacts, too. These are sold separately because there are multiple housing types with the same contacts. You also need the matching crimp tool.