[sdiy] Long "Doepfer" cables

[Andre Majorel]

On 2009-07-02 11:46 +0100, Julian wrote:

>> 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?
>
> Make them.
>
> Get a roll of 10 way ribbon cable, and the connectors (search
> for "IDC" )
>
> 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!

Easier and safer to use a vise. A bit of wood inside each jaw
avoids denting the connectors.

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