# Switch pin connection - Solder only? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [9 October 2022 02:32 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/switch-pin-connection-solder-only/15318 "2022-10-09T02:32:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Accounts153319](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@Accounts153319](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Accounts153319)\ **Post date:** [9 October 2022 02:32 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/switch-pin-connection-solder-only/15318/1 "2022-10-09T02:32:47Z")
Hi everyone, I am using [this switch](https://core-electronics.com.au/snap-action-switch-with-50mm-lever-3-pin-spdt-5a.html) on a project with a class that I have at school. As you can see the pins on the switch have a small hole which we twist the wires through and then solder. It can be quite fiddly for some students, and I was wondering if there is a quick ‘clip-on’ type connector that will attach to the pins to remove the need for soldering here? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks, Shaun ---
**Author:** ![Michael](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/michael/32/3545_2.png) [@Michael](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Michael)\ **Post date:** [9 October 2022 22:21 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/switch-pin-connection-solder-only/15318/2 "2022-10-09T22:21:15Z")
G’day! You might find a spade connector is appropriate eg PRT-14424 ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/core_electronics/original/2X/3/36a0431c7c622818da7fdef6630097a3cb9e18ff.jpeg) These come with their own caveat - criming the connector requires a dedicated tool and is quite fiddly in itself. Perhaps alligator clips are the easiest solution? ---
**Author:** ![Robert93820](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ac91a4/32.png) [@Robert93820](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Robert93820)\ **Post date:** [10 October 2022 00:41 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/switch-pin-connection-solder-only/15318/3 "2022-10-10T00:41:14Z")
Hi All These spades are 2.8mm and according to the drawing supplied the switch tabs are 3.2mm. A bit of a tight squeeze. I believe I have seen spades used on these types of switch but the connectors on this particular switch don’t seem long enough. Anyway they are usually very tight and can be very difficult to remove with a risk of damage (broken pin maybe). Alligator clips as suggested or more research required. Cheers Bob PS I thing there were wires with small hook type connections mentioned here a short time ago. Maybe they would be suitable to hook into the hole. ---
**Author:** ![James](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/james/32/4400_2.png) [@James](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/James)\ **Post date:** [10 October 2022 03:30 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/switch-pin-connection-solder-only/15318/4 "2022-10-10T03:30:33Z")
Hi Robert, Shaun I think these were the ones you’re thinking about: > **[IC Hook Test Leads](https://core-electronics.com.au/ic-hook-test-leads.html)** > > These are various leaded cables for attaching to multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc. 5 pairs of IC Hook to IC Hook test leads. Comes with Black, Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow colored leads. In the same vein, simple alligator clips may work well too as long as the lugs on the switch aren’t too small: > **[Alligator Test Leads - Multicolored (10 Pack)](https://core-electronics.com.au/alligator-test-leads-multicolored-10-pack.html)** > > Alligator clips (or Crocodile clips, if you prefer) are likely to be the most useful thing on your workbench besides the workbench itself. Whether you’re just trying to make a few quick connections to test your circuit or having trouble making your... -James ---
**Author:** ![Robert93820](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ac91a4/32.png) [@Robert93820](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Robert93820)\ **Post date:** [10 October 2022 04:16 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/switch-pin-connection-solder-only/15318/5 "2022-10-10T04:16:48Z")
Hi James Yes that is them. Cheers Bob ---
**Author:** ![Accounts153319](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@Accounts153319](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Accounts153319)\ **Post date:** [10 October 2022 09:51 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/switch-pin-connection-solder-only/15318/6 "2022-10-10T09:51:53Z")
Thanks for all the help everyone, I really appreciate it! Ill look into those suggestions and see how I go! Again, thank you 🙂