Breaking the slide off a zipper is never fun. If you're an electronics hobbyist you probably already have materials on hand that will do the job such as the type of wire connector commonly used ...

Slide Lock is a simple customisable application which on the Torch works like a dream, although it will also work on non touch screen devices. Features and settings: Custom lock timeout. Integrated ...

You do have to strip the ends of the wire first to make this work. Note that Posi-Products also makes the Posi-Twist Connector (see photo 5 & 6). But I use the normal Posi-Lock for splicing up to 3 ...