[sdiy] Module format

[Paul Maddox]

Neil,

> I did a quick sanity check on the choice of connector, the so-called 
> industry-standard 30-pin SIMM socket.

good idea.

> Farnell - don't stock
> Digikey - don't stock
> Rapid   - don't stock
> Maplin  - don't stock
> Mouser  - don't stock
> RS      - some lines stocked, but reducing, and only sell to trade 
> accounts

I'm getting old...

> 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.

sounds like a plan, I guess you buy the 'right angled' ones for the modules 
and the 'straight' ones for the motherboard, yes?

Paul