JST connector type for Bowser speaker?

[RR_Mel]

If they measure 1.5mm between pins they most likely are ZH connectors.

 

http://www.jst-mfg.com/product/pdf/eng/eZH.pdf

 

The JST ZH series are common speaker connectors.

 

I buy them off eBay.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/50-SETS-Mini-Micro-ZH-1-5-2-Pin-JST-Connector-with-Wires-Cables-150MM/251717311245?epid=1261041080&hash=item3a9b855b0d:g:1xgAAOSwAF5UZL4e

 

I use them on every locomotive equipped with speakers.

 

Mel

 

 

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I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[Mark R.]

The plastic body of that plug on the board can be pried off leaving the two pins attached to the board. I then just solder the wires to those two pins.

 

Mark.

[gmpullman]

Autonerd

Anyone know the exact type/series of JST connector that Bowser uses for their speakers?

I've gutted many locomotives and also lots of computer devices and have gathered quite a collection of different plugs just to keep on hand for situations like yours. It seems to me that JST (Japan Solderless Treminal) is becoming a term used for any small PCB connector. I can check later but I believe it is a 2.54mm pitch. JST company makes a large variety of plugs and connectors.

I see that Bowser has a part number for the plug, shown at the top-right of this page:

http://www.bowser-trains.com/history/pschassis.html

#691-1292
Plug with wire. Fits Bowser, Atlas, Intermountain and Fox Valley main circuit boards.

 

They also show a pig-tail included with their sound retrofit kits. Maybe give Bowser a call or email and see if you can buy some from them?

I see MB Klein has stocked them in the past —

https://www.modeltrainstuff.com/bowser-1292-plug-with-two-wires-for-speakers/

but are presently out.

Micromark also lists a similar plug/socket but I can't say for sure they're identical.

https://www.micromark.com/Mini-Connector-Kit-Pkg-of-10_2

Hope that helps,

Good Luck, Ed

[Autonerd]

Hi all -- Trying to find the right connector to add a speaker to a DCC-ready Bowser F7 w/ a 21-pin socket. Bowser says "JST connector" but there are about a billion, and the catalog is massive. Anyone know the exact type/series of JST connector that Bowser uses for their speakers?

Thanks

Aaron