@DriverDTrains #4.a Short - Use Ferrules on Stranded Wire

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In a recent series of videos I showed you how to assemble and configure a DCC-EX command station. If you haven't already seen those videos, be sure to check them out!
In one of those videos I talked about the problems I had using stranded wire with the screw terminals on my DCC-EX command station. A viewer reminded me that I should be using ferrules!
In this video short, I’ll show you how to use ferrules on your stranded wire to connect to the screw terminals on your DCC-EX command station.
Here is a link to the set of ferrules and crimping tool that I used:
www.amazon.com/dp/B09FSWKRH5
Be sure to check out these other videos in this series:
Part 1: #4.a - Assembling a DCC-EX Command Station th-cam.com/users/videoHatlU7A5S5s
Part 2: #4.b - Installing & Configuring DCC-EX th-cam.com/users/videojv_xfwLZJd8
Part 3: #4.c - Adding Wi-Fi to DCC-EX • #4.c - Adding Wi-Fi to...
Part 4: #4.d - Configuring DCC-EX Wi-Fi for Station Mode • #4.d - Configuring DCC...
Part 5: #4.e - Adding and LCD Display to DCC-EX • #4.e - Adding an LCD D...
Part 6: #4.f - Correcting the Wi-Fi Firmware for DCC-EX • #4.f - Correcting the ...
Supercut: #4.sc - Assemble a DCC-EX Command Station • #4.sc - Assemble a DCC...
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[@jacobew2000]

Or solder the wire and cut to length

[@DriverDTrains]

Thank you for your kind comments. I really appreciate it. Yes, solder does indeed work well on the ends of stranded wire to aid with connections. What is really nice about the ferrules is that they corral all the wire strands together (no strays) and then you can crimp them into the smallest possible size to fit in tight spaces. I think that's what sold me. For the life of me I couldn't get 18 gauge stranded wire into the screw terminals of the Arduino motor shield I was using, which is one of the reasons I originally switched to solid core wire. With the ferrules I was able to make the 18 gauge stranded wire fit (just barely).
Thanks again!
DD