# 6-Pin Female-Female JST SH-Style Cable 40cm **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** POLOLU-4768 · **Brand:** [Pololu](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pololu-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-40cm.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-40cm.html.md)) This 40 cm (16") cable has six 28 AWG wires and 6-pin female JST SH-type connectors on both ends. These connectors work with our Micro Metal Gearmotor ... ## Pricing - **Price:** $7.95 (inc GST) — $7.23 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $6.94 (exc GST) · 25+ $6.72 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). - We can dispatch 2 today, and up to 200 more in 4–7 days. ## Description This cable is designed to work with Pololu's Micro Metal Gearmotor Encoders [with top-entry connector](https://core-electronics.com.au/magnetic-encoder-pair-kit-with-top-entry-connector-for-micro-metal-gearmotors-12-cpr-2-7-18v.html) and [with side-entry connector](https://core-electronics.com.au/magnetic-encoder-pair-kit-with-side-entry-connector-for-micro-metal-gearmotors-12-cpr-2-7-18v.html). It consists of six twisted 28 AWG color-coded wires that are terminated on both ends by female JST SH-type connectors. | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10622_7218860311.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10622_7187980a120.jpg) \| \|---\| | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10989_191240d5aca.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10989_24669946d93.jpg) \| \|---\|---\| | |---| You can use the cable to connect an encoder to Pololu's JST SH-style connector breakout board (available in [top-entry](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-top-entry-individually-packaged.html) and [side-entry](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-side-entry-individually-packaged.html) versions), allowing you to easily access the motor and encoder pins on a standard [solderless breadboard](https://core-electronics.com.au/prototyping/breadboards.html). Alternatively, a cable with two connector breakout boards could serve as a removable general-purpose interconnect between different parts of a modular system. | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10972_9833abac05.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10972_22234126b10.jpg) \| \|---\| | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10971_294147aded8.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10971_658309b0749.jpg) \| \|---\|---\| | |---| **Use with Micro Metal Gearmotor Encoders** When used with Pololu's encoders, the wire color scheme is as follows: | [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10607_27995a1b726.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10607_381030f1c6f.jpg) | |---| | Color | Function | |---|---| | Red | motor power (connects to one motor terminal) | | Black | motor power (connects to the other motor terminal) | | Blue | encoder Vcc | | Yellow | encoder A output | | White | encoder B output | | Green | encoder GND | For more information on how to use the encoders, see the encoder product pages. **Available options** Pololu's female-female cables are available in five lengths: - [10 cm (4")](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-10cm.html) - [16 cm (6.3")](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-16cm.html) - [25 cm (10")](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-25cm.html) - [40 cm (16")](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-40cm.html) - [63 cm (25")](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-63cm.html) | [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10986_78356713c95.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10986_78356713c95.jpg) | |---| Pololu also have single-ended cables, with a female JST SH-style connector on one end and unterminated wires on the other end, available in three cable lengths: - [12 cm (4.5")](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-single-ended-female-jst-sh-style-cable-12cm.html) - [30 cm (12")](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-single-ended-female-jst-sh-style-cable-30cm.html) - [75 cm (30")](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-single-ended-female-jst-sh-style-cable-75cm.html) | [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10623_58904ed748e.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10623_58904ed748e.jpg) | |---| **People often buy this product together with:** | [![Magnetic Encoder Pair Kit with Top-Entry Connector for Micro Metal Gearmotors, 12 CPR, 2.7-18V](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10597_326449f180.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/magnetic-encoder-pair-kit-with-top-entry-connector-for-micro-metal-gearmotors-12-cpr-2-7-18v.html) | [Magnetic Encoder Pair Kit with Top-Entry Connector for Micro Metal Gearmotors, 12 CPR, 2.7-18V](https://core-electronics.com.au/magnetic-encoder-pair-kit-with-top-entry-connector-for-micro-metal-gearmotors-12-cpr-2-7-18v.html) | |---|---| | [![6-Pin Female-Female JST SH-Style Cable 25cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10983_706254d0ae.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-25cm.html) | [6-Pin Female-Female JST SH-Style Cable 25cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-25cm.html) | |---|---| | [![6-Pin Female-Female JST SH-Style Cable 63cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10985_61403bd227.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-63cm.html) | [6-Pin Female-Female JST SH-Style Cable 63cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-63cm.html) | |---|---| **Dimensions** | Pins: | 1×6 | |---|---| | Length: | 40 cm | | Weight: | 4 g | **General specifications** | Gender: | Female-Female | |---|---| | Wire gauge: | 28 AWG | | Connector: | JST SH-type | ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/image_190.jpg)