[sdiy] Using D-Sub connectors as patching elements

[David Ingebretsen]

The Tinysizer by Audio Tommy at http://www.anyware-instruments.de/ uses 3M
8500 series board mount sockets for patching. I've got a Tinysizer and using
breadboard wires like these
http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/breadboard-jumper-wire-70pcs-pack-p-234.htm
l?cPath=175_187 or the ones that ship with it work great and the connectors
seem to be very robust and reliable.

David


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:synth-diy-
>> bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Dave Kendall
>> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 1:22 PM
>> To: synthdiy diy
>> Subject: [sdiy] Using D-Sub connectors as patching elements
>> 
>> Hi all.
>> 
>> How robust are, for example 9-pin D-Sub connectors for repeated
>> connections, compared to say a 3.5mm mini-jack, or a 1/4" jack in a
>> patching environment?
>> I've used 9-pin D-sub patchfields back in the day, for RS232 control of
VTRs
>> and other similar usage, but the typical amount of re-patching in that
>> application is probably very minimal compared to modular synth usage,
>> where connections are made and re-made an order of magnitude more
>> times.
>> 
>> Does anyone have any experience of heavy D-sub patching use to share, or
>> alternatively any suggestions for a practical 8-way connector system for
>> patchbay-style free patching?
>> 
>> cheers,
>> Dave
>> 
>> 
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