[sdiy] a cable with 50+ pin connectors ?

[John L Marshall]

There are several types of IDC (insulation displacement connectors). Ribbon
cable is easy to mass terminate and reasonably durable with the correct
connector.

Take care,
John
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John L Marshall" <john.l.marshall at gte.net>
To: "jhaible" <jhaible at debitel.net>; "diy" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 6:29 AM
Subject: Re: [sdiy] a cable with 50+ pin connectors ?


> How about an AMP Champ connector. Centronics never made connectors.
>
> Take care,
> John
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> August 9, 2003
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "jhaible" <jhaible at debitel.net>
> To: "diy" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Monday, May 05, 2003 2:39 AM
> Subject: [sdiy] a cable with 50+ pin connectors ?
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm looking for the best way to connect a keyboard with 49
> > individual contacts to a synthesizer, so I need a cable with 50
> > or more pins.
> >
> > I've seen there are several alternatives: Sub D, Mini Sub D,
> > Centronics (any others ?).
> > But I also need a cable that's affordable, and I'm looking for the
> > best solution.
> > I do *not* want to solder the cable myself; it should be something
> > readily available. No ribbon cable, either.
> >
> > Any ideas ?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > JH.
> >
> >