Does anyone here know what this small 6 pin connector on these Chinese RGB fans are called?

keenan · 23 Nov 2020 at 09:21

Hi guys, I am looking for a bit of advice.

The connector in question is the top one here..

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZZji8wQ+L.jpg

What do you call these connectors and can you actually buy them somewhere?

eagleuk · 23 Nov 2020 at 09:37

Probably not a standard connector from the looks of it!

Mr Evil · 23 Nov 2020 at 09:38

It looks similar to a JST PH connector. You can buy them all over the place, but beware that there are a zillion variations of JST connectors, and it's not always easy to tell what you're getting.

keenan · 23 Nov 2020 at 09:39

eagleuk said:
Probably not a standard connector from the looks of it!

Absolutely, I have been googling for hours!

keenan · 23 Nov 2020 at 09:40

Mr Evil said:
It looks similar to a JST PH connector. You can buy them all over the place, but beware that there are a zillion variations of JST connectors, and it's not always easy to tell what you're getting.

Ah, excellent! Thank you, this actually helps a lot.

eagleuk · 23 Nov 2020 at 12:08

Mr Evil said:
It looks similar to a JST PH connector. You can buy them all over the place, but beware that there are a zillion variations of JST connectors, and it's not always easy to tell what you're getting.

Nice spot!

pc-guy · 23 Nov 2020 at 16:08

this connector probably has a 4pin fan (PWM) and the remaining 2pin is for RBG control where the RBG shares the volt lines of the fans

Mr Evil · 23 Nov 2020 at 16:20

eagleuk said:
Nice spot!

A few years ago I had to spend some time working out what connector was used on an audio amplifier, eventually determining that it was some sort of JST connector. Sometimes, that knowledge comes in handy.

keenan · 23 Nov 2020 at 17:33

Mr Evil said:
A few years ago I had to spend some time working out what connector was used on an audio amplifier, eventually determining that it was some sort of JST connector. Sometimes, that knowledge comes in handy.

I tell you what, you were spot on with that information. From what I can see online it seems to be a JST PH 2mm 6 pin connector and they are nice and cheap.

It also seems the three inner pins are the 5v, data and ground pins for the RGB while the outer pins are for the fan.

I have bought some from eBay and will update this thread with my findings..

Thanks again, I really appreciate your help!

keenan · 1 Dec 2020 at 19:14

Mr Evil said:
It looks similar to a JST PH connector. You can buy them all over the place, but beware that there are a zillion variations of JST connectors, and it's not always easy to tell what you're getting.

These arrived today and they are an absolute perfect fit!!

Just as a side note, these are called "JST PH 2.0mm 6 Pin"

Thanks again for your info..