This was a switch that got its wires pulled out. I learned how to desolder today in order to remove it from the little switch board and now there's three holes where this used to be. Does this component have a name, because I'm wondering whether I can just get a replacement one like this. There are lots of tools and supplies at the makerspace I used, but I need to know what I'd be looking for.
Alternatively, what else might I be able to use to do this? I suppose I could just trim and strip the wires and shove those through and solder, but that seems...crude? I don't know. I'd prefer something with pins because I practiced soldering and desoldering using some broken electronics I had, and I'm more confident with pins than something so freeform.
Thanks for your time.
If I'm repairing something like my washing machine I usually just hardwire stuff to the board so there's no waiting for parts. Shopping around for connectors can be a pain but the important things to look are are pin diameter and pin pitch. Whenever I order I always get a male and female connector because the terminology doesn't seem to be consistent across connector designs. You'll also need a pinning tool for whatever style of connector you get, unless it uses solder cups or something.
Heh, there are a lot of unusual designs that are neither and both too :D Connectors are wild.