What is your favorite 3-pin connector - to use in your projects?

I have migrated to different favorites over the years and I like lots of different connectors for different reasons and different applications, but at any given time I could probably always pick a favorite.

I am always looking for better solutions, so please explain why you like a particular connector in the comments.

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michaelkellett over 3 years ago +13

I voted other, I can't have a favorite connector - it would be like having a favorite telephone number I use whatever is suitable. For tiny things I use Molex PicoBlade (or clones) - small (1.25mm pitch…
wolfgangfriedrich over 3 years ago +11

Other, because:
genebren over 3 years ago +7

I use a wide variety of connectors, including all of the connector choices offered in your poll. Each design is motivated by its requirements and hence the need for multiple connector solutions.

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wolfgangfriedrich over 3 years ago

Other, because:
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wolfgangfriedrich over 3 years ago in reply to wolfgangfriedrich

Relevant XKCD, even though it is only a 2-pin connector:
https://xkcd.com/2493/
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beacon_dave over 3 years ago in reply to wolfgangfriedrich

Perhaps need a XKCD universal converter box ?
https://xkcd.com/1406/
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cstanton over 3 years ago in reply to wolfgangfriedrich

Truly cursed.

In case you're wondering why this exists, here's why:
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14rhb over 3 years ago in reply to cstanton

IMO the enclosure in the bottom photo looks a little large (and therefore susceptible to knocks or is just too heavy) for those little connectors. So go easy if that's your own laptop
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14rhb over 3 years ago in reply to cstanton

IMO the enclosure in the bottom photo looks a little large (and therefore susceptible to knocks or is just too heavy) for those little connectors. So go easy if that's your own laptop
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cstanton over 3 years ago in reply to 14rhb

Yeah they do, don't they? I find USB-C's connector 'clamps' or 'grips' to be insufficient at the best of times.
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