(27-Apr-2024, 02:11 AM)mstc Wrote: You can still solder to the plugged AIOs, just more difficult. If you don't mind the pain, you can clip off the plugs and then remove the pins (I tried a few times, but for me it was too much trouble) or otherwise just solder onto the back where the pins go through the board if you don't mind ugly (done that a few times too).
But yeah, I thought buying a crimper tool would be a great solution, but trying to crimp this sized plug is too difficult for me as well, I have better luck soldering. Still my first choice is just to get plugged motors at least for the micro size.

Yeah I watched a few videos on how to desolder the connectors but that's pretty risky business. Can be done but I would need practice. 

I wonder how they crimp the plugs at the factory. They must be machine crimped and not hand crimped.