[sdiy] Module format

[Andre Majorel]

On 2005-05-15 11:49 +0100, Neil Johnson wrote:

> Me, I'm looking at half-size DIN41612 connectors for the
> re-engineering the mini modules.  They have plenty of pins (I'm going
> for 32), gold-plated if you feel the need, good mechanical support for
> boards, and so widely available I expect to see them still in
> production while enjoying a meal at Milliways.

Do you mean type 2B, i.e. 2 rows of 16 positions each, fully
fitted with contacts ?

If size is not an issue, you may be better off with type C
connectors (3 rows of 32 positions each, top and bottom rows
fitted with 16 contacts each). I believe they're more common. Of
course, I may be full of shit.

Myself, I think I'd go for 34-, 40- or 50-pin HE 10 connectors
because those who can't or won't make a PCB can make themselves a
poor man's motherboard with a flat cable. And traction levers are
available too.

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André Majorel <amajorel at teaser.fr>
http://www.teaser.fr/~amajorel/