IDC Ribbon Cable connector
glenn.f...@gmail.com
Ok here’s an embarrassing question. Can anyone point out the right way for me to attach a 16 pin DIP IDC header to a ribbon cable (this is for the cable that runs from the H8 Z80 CPU board to the H37 board)? I just wrecked three connectors trying to do this in various ways. I’m using the Hanlong HT-214D crimping tool with the DIP adapter. Pix here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CoMPSMYpwq5jTRQm7
funny thing is I believe I’ve done this before with this tool. But now the pressure is too much, and it pushes the pins right through the bottom, breaking the plastic housing (see pix). It feels like I need a way that puts back pressure directly on the pins themselves (without bending them of course) since the tool is trying to press the ribbon into the cinchers at the tops of the pins. The center ridge in the orange DIP adapter is a little narrow and doesn’t put back pressure right up to the edge of the pins and that contributes to the problem.
Anyway, this used to work but now I’m just wreaking havoc! Before I had the Hanlong tool I used to do this in my wood vise in the workshop. Maybe I should go back to that approach..?
Thanks for any pointers…
- Glenn
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glenn.f...@gmail.com
Interesting ideas. I might have my son 3-D print me a better backing block and I also like the idea of the breadboard. But now I must order more connectors. Better get more than a few… 😊
Thanks scott.
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norberto.collado koyado.com
The correct procedure is here:
Norberto
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Steven Hirsch
> Anyway, this used to work but now I’m just wreaking havoc! Before I had the
> Hanlong tool I used to do this in my wood vise in the workshop. Maybe I should
> go back to that approach..?
squeezing on IDC connectors.
Glenn Roberts
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> On Jun 7, 2023, at 9:43 PM, Steven Hirsch <snhi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 6/7/23 20:57, glenn.f...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> Anyway, this used to work but now I’m just wreaking havoc! Before I had the Hanlong tool I used to do this in my wood vise in the workshop. Maybe I should go back to that approach..?
>
> That would be my suggestion. I've always used a little hobby vise for squeezing on IDC connectors.
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Geo Monroe
Glenn Roberts
On Jun 27, 2023, at 11:24 AM, Geo Monroe <george...@gmail.com> wrote:
Interesting. I don't have a press so I use a vise with boards used to protect the connector when I press the ribbon cable.
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Dave McGuire
It can certainly get the job done, but as with just about everything,
there's a "right tool for the job". Pic attached.
-Dave
On 6/27/23 13:40, Glenn Roberts wrote:
> Using my old fashioned wood vise, and a sacrificed 16-pin socket (for
> backing pressure) worked great. Sometimes the old makeshift solutions
> work the best!
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Jun 27, 2023, at 11:24 AM, Geo Monroe <george...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Interesting. I don't have a press so I use a vise with boards used to
>> protect the connector when I press the ribbon cable.
>>
>> George
>>
>>
>> On Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 8:57:15 PM UTC-4 glenn.f...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> Ok here’s an embarrassing question. Can anyone point out the right
>> way for me to attach a 16 pin DIP IDC header to a ribbon cable
>> (this is for the cable that runs from the H8 Z80 CPU board to the
>> H37 board)? I just wrecked three connectors trying to do this in
>> various ways. I’m using the Hanlong HT-214D
>>
>> __ __
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/CoMPSMYpwq5jTRQm7
>> <https://photos.app.goo.gl/CoMPSMYpwq5jTRQm7>____
>>
>> __ __
>> funny thing is I believe I’ve done this before with this tool.
>> But now the pressure is too much, and it pushes the pins right
>> through the bottom, breaking the plastic housing (see pix). It
>> feels like I need a way that puts back pressure directly on the
>> pins themselves (without bending them of course) since the tool is
>> trying to press the ribbon into the cinchers at the tops of the
>> pins. The center ridge in the orange DIP adapter is a little
>> narrow and doesn’t put back pressure right up to the edge of the
>>
>> __ __
>> Anyway, this used to work but now I’m just wreaking havoc! Before
>> I had the Hanlong tool I used to do this in my wood vise in the
>>
>> __ __
>>
>> Thanks for any pointers…____
>>
>> __ __
>>
>> * Glenn____
>>
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