TIP: If you do this in a cold environment, warm the connector before crimping it to the cable. Working in a ≈ 35° F room, I didn’t do this with a Keadic brand connector, which cracked along its width, yet performed normally.

Is it possible to crimp multiple connectors along the cable in series? I'm looking to make a power bus cable for a fully DIY modular synth. My main concern is, given how the connectors attach, the cable will be too weak to be of much use beyond the first connector

@retrofriends

11 ай бұрын

Once you have crimped the cable and go to cut off the excess, it doesn't seem to me that it's ready to fall off. I think your chances are good based upon the design of the connector, which has contacts that are designed to hug the wire not cut through them.

@bigtom6443

11 ай бұрын

@@retrofriends you legend, thanks. If I ever get around to it, I'll try to remember to drop an update here.

Would it be possible to design an adapter made for crimping ribbon cable dip sockets?

@retrofriends

Жыл бұрын

I don't even know where you would get such a connector. I based my adapter assortment on availability of connector. Where can I find one of those?

@tomatolicious

Жыл бұрын

@@retrofriends I guess the more accurate term is ribbon cable dip socket header. For example 8200-40-R on Jameco electronics for a 40 pin one. The smaller 16 pin ones were used on the Apple II for example for the keyboard and joystick connectors

@retrofriends

Жыл бұрын

@@tomatolicious Thank you for the information. I will check it out :)

Brand/model and/or source of that wire cutter (not the crimper) you're using? Thanks for any info. I know you are busy. Best. L.

@retrofriends

11 ай бұрын

I have added a link in the description for the side-cutters :)

I have that tool. Okay video but can the MUSIC! Very irritating. Your voice is all that is needed.