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2 pin IDC connectors? etc... I can't find these


Slorrin
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The kit for the core module has 2 pin pin headers, and 1 pin pin headers.. but... i have not been able to find anything that would just have 2 pins to put two wire ribbon cables into.. the smallest size i can find is 4x2...

anyone know where i can get 2x1 IDC cinch connecotrs?

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Slorrin,

If you're only doing a couple, you can probably snip something from the front panel (LED/switches) junk inside an old PC case, or from a CDROM audio cable. The single row things are usually the type with the "inserts" that crimp around the wire and snap down into the plastic housing. Not really "re-usable" from the crimp part, but you can leave them as is, and splice the wire together to get a double ended one (tape or heatshrink, so you don't leave the joint exposed obviously).

George

PS- I'm guessing you're dealing with the standard (.100") pin spacing. That's what most of that stuff usually is.

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That sounds right. :)

You can also usually push those contact (crimp) parts out by pushing in a little metal tab on the side with a pin,etc., while you pull on the cable. That way you can rearrange the wires if need be.

Also, I've burned down many an unwanted pin on those and the dual row IDCs, using belt sanders or just a sheet of sandpaper on the table. 8)

Take Care,

George

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