[sdiy] corrected link RE: Using D-Sub connectors as patching elements

[David Ingebretsen]

Sorry, here is the correct SeeedStudio link:

http://www.seeedstudio.com/depot/breadboard-jumper-wire-70pcs-pack-p-234.htm
l?cPath=175_187

David

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl [mailto:synth-diy-
>> bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of David Ingebretsen
>> Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 2:22 PM
>> To: 'Dave Kendall'; 'synthdiy diy'
>> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Using D-Sub connectors as patching elements
>> 
>> 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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