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

[Slorrin]

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?

[Flying Panther]

I think this it what you're looking for :)

http://www.midibox.org/forum/index.php?topic=8498.0

[Slorrin]

I don't know...

I need to connect 2 wires from my PSU circuit to to the pin headers on the core board..

will what you've linked me to do that?  I don't know about these parts..

[Jidis]

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.

[Slorrin]

It's specifically for core board 2 pin header for PSU.. so yeah... maybe i can just cut one out from the board of one of my C64s.. doesn't the LED have this sort of attachment?

it's got 3 pins, but the wire's already in it..

i can cut the led off i guess..

[Jidis]

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