Yes this old chestnut...
Has anyone actually made their own STDM cables? If so, where did you find the parts? Are the connectors readily available someplace? I know the ribbon cable is standard issue. Not sure about the connectors though.
Thanks!
STDM Cables
They are called IDC edge connectors (count the number of pins on a ready-made STDM cable -> number of conductors). IDC is the standard for the way the cable is connected - crimp-like style.
They are also a very old type of connector and use to be pretty standard in the 80s but not now! These are more a hobbiest thing now.
This might get you started (datasheet for such things)....
http://www.catalognavigator.com/keltron ... 074__.html
(i'm in the UK, not sure where you would get them in chicago)
Caveman assembly : you could carefully use a standard workshop clamp to get the ribbon cable crimped on. Using pliers or alike will damage the connector.
HTH.
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They are also a very old type of connector and use to be pretty standard in the 80s but not now! These are more a hobbiest thing now.
This might get you started (datasheet for such things)....
http://www.catalognavigator.com/keltron ... 074__.html
(i'm in the UK, not sure where you would get them in chicago)
Caveman assembly : you could carefully use a standard workshop clamp to get the ribbon cable crimped on. Using pliers or alike will damage the connector.
HTH.
<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: deejaysly on 2004-11-08 13:38 ]</font>
