# Breakout for JST SH-Style Connector, 6-Pin Male Top-Entry (Individually Packaged) **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** POLOLU-4770 · **Brand:** [Pololu](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pololu-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-top-entry-individually-packaged.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-top-entry-individually-packaged.html.md)) This simple board serves as an adapter between a JST SH-style 6-pin male connector and breadboard-compatible 0.1"-pitch through holes. It works with our ... ## Pricing - **Price:** $2.55 (inc GST) — $2.32 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $2.23 (exc GST) · 25+ $2.15 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). - We can dispatch 2 today, and up to 300 more in 4–7 days. ## Description This is a breakout board for a 6-pin male JST SH-type connector that provides access to each pin on a row of 0.1"-pitch through holes, making it compatible with standard [solderless breadboards](https://core-electronics.com.au/prototyping/breadboards.html). The through-holes work with standard [0.1" (2.54 mm) male headers](https://core-electronics.com.au/connectors-sockets/headers.html) and [0.1" female headers](https://core-electronics.com.au/0-100-2-54-mm-female-header-1x5-pin-straight.html), which are available separately. | \| [![](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/0J10960_23409073b6a.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10960_240420a7308.jpg) \| \|---\|---\| | |---| This board can be used with Pololu's Micro Metal Gearmotor Encoder [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) or [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), along with a female-female JST SH-style cable (available in [10 cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-10cm.html), [16 cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-16cm.html), [25 cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-25cm.html), [40 cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-40cm.html), and [63 cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-female-female-jst-sh-style-cable-63cm.html) lengths). When used this way, the breakout provides convenient access to the motor and encoder pins on a breadboard, and the pins are labeled on the board’s bottom silkscreen with this application in mind. | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10971_2520013b10f.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10971_658309b0749.jpg) \| \|---\| | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10989_191240d5aca.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10989_24669946d93.jpg) \| \|---\|---\| | |---| Alternatively, this board can serve as a general-purpose breakout for other applications; for example, a pair of connector breakouts with a female-female cable could be used as a removable general-purpose interconnect between different parts of a modular system. **Details for item #4770** This item is a single **individually-packaged** board with a **top-entry connector** that is fully tested. Alternatively, you can get a [3-pack](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-top-entry-3-pack-untested.html) of boards with top-entry connectors that have not been electrically tested and are offered at a discounted price to reflect this. | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10957_2143432aca3.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10957_6173974c775.jpg) \| \|---\| | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10958_5746912f0e.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10958_11044240ec4.jpg) \| \|---\|---\| | \| [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10973_245492c1950.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10973_74865e62776.jpg) \| \|---\|---\| | |---| Pololu also offer a version with a side-entry connector, either [individually packaged](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-side-entry-individually-packaged.html) or in a [3-pack](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-side-entry-3-pack-untested.html) and untested. **Compatible cables** Pololu have a variety of cables that work with this breakout board. Twisted female-female cables with female JST SH-style connectors on both ends 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) | |---| Single-ended cables, with a female JST SH-style connector on one end and unterminated wires on the other end, are 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) | |---| **Use with Micro Metal Gearmotor Encoders** When used with Pololu's encoders and JST SH-style cables, the wire color scheme is as follows: | [![](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10967_28175c058a6.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10967_24133b76e7c.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. **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) | |---|---| | [![Magnetic Encoder Pair Kit with Side-Entry Connector for Micro Metal Gearmotors, 12 CPR, 2.7-18V](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10605_3547e4dcce.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/magnetic-encoder-pair-kit-with-side-entry-connector-for-micro-metal-gearmotors-12-cpr-2-7-18v.html) | [Magnetic Encoder Pair Kit with Side-Entry Connector for Micro Metal Gearmotors, 12 CPR, 2.7-18V](https://core-electronics.com.au/magnetic-encoder-pair-kit-with-side-entry-connector-for-micro-metal-gearmotors-12-cpr-2-7-18v.html) | |---|---| | [![6-Pin Single-Ended Female JST SH-Style Cable 12cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/0J10619_4070503c3d.jpg)](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-single-ended-female-jst-sh-style-cable-12cm.html) | [6-Pin Single-Ended Female JST SH-Style Cable 12cm](https://core-electronics.com.au/6-pin-single-ended-female-jst-sh-style-cable-12cm.html) | |---|---| **Dimensions** | Size: | 0.6" × 0.35" × 0.21" | |---|---| | Weight: | 0.5 g | **General specifications** | Connector: | top-entry, 6-pin male, JST SH-type | |---|---| **Identifying markings** | PCB dev codes: | con01a | |---|---| | Other PCB markings: | 0J12804 | **File downloads** - **Dimension diagrams of the Breakout for JST SH-Style Connector, 6-Pin Male (371k pdf)** This file contains dimension diagrams for the [Breakout for JST SH-Style Connector, 6-Pin Male Top-Entry](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-top-entry-individually-packaged.html) and the [Breakout for JST SH-Style Connector, 6-Pin Male Side-Entry](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-side-entry-individually-packaged.html). - **3D models of the Breakout for JST SH-Style Connector, 6-Pin Male (1MB zip)** This file contains 3D models (in the step file format) of the [Breakout for JST SH-Style Connector, 6-Pin Male Top-Entry](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-top-entry-individually-packaged.html) and the [Breakout for JST SH-Style Connector, 6-Pin Male Side-Entry](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-side-entry-individually-packaged.html). - **Drill guides for the Breakout for JST SH-Style Connector, 6-Pin Male (23k dxf)** These DXF drawings show the locations of all of the holes on the [Breakout for JST SH-Style Connector, 6-Pin Male Top-Entry](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-top-entry-individually-packaged.html) and the [Breakout for JST SH-Style Connector, 6-Pin Male Side-Entry](https://core-electronics.com.au/breakout-for-jst-sh-style-connector-6-pin-male-side-entry-individually-packaged.html). **Recommended links** - **[USB Type-C Specification](https://www.usb.org/document-library/usb-type-cr-cable-and-connector-specification-release-21)** The USB Type-C Cable and Connector Specification explains technical details of the USB-C interface, including the configuration process for determining a port’s role. ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/image_335.jpg)