[sdiy] Long "Doepfer" cables

[Tom Bugs]

It *IS* 1.27mm pitch cable (not 1mm)
-- that's 0.05" spacing

Tools - may be best to purchase one as you can get them cheap and the 
proper tool makes the job a lot easier.
Here's an example for under £10
http://www.rapidonline.com/Tools-Fasteners-Production-Equipment/Hand-Tools/Tacking-Crimping/IDC-Crimping-tool/30570

Julian wrote:
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>> I'm in need of some long, around 12 to 14 inches, Doepfer 10 pin to 
>> 16 pin
>> cables. Does anyone know where one can buy these?
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>> Can they be made without special equipment? If so, what kind of 
>> connector
>> can I assemble without special tools?
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> Make them.
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> Get a roll of 10 way ribbon cable, and the connectors (search for "IEC" )
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> There's probably a tool to put them on, but you can get them on the 
> edge of a table, and then use your weight.  Do too many though, and 
> youll get a saw thumb!
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> Make sure the ribbon is the right pitch (i think its 1mm as opposed to 
> 1.27mm - but do check, as im not sure!)
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> Julian
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> ps. 10 to 16 way bus connectors are also usefull for isolating modules 
> from the bus cv and gate lines without having to use the front panel 
> normalisation.
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