[sdiy] Connector query

[yo at vacoloco.net]

main reasons I'd use FFC (and not the ones I found on rapid, more the 
regular FFC type) is for ease of assembly, they're quick to assemble and 
reliable when in place.
If you're doing a one off, I'd go with IDC header/cable.

On 2017-01-18 10:59, Tom Wiltshire wrote:
> Thanks all, this has been very helpful.
> 
> The image I posted initially was simply the only picture I could find
> that looked at all like the thing I was trying to find. The crimped
> ends aren't important to me.
> The one I had in mind was the ones that Paul linked to, which I knew
> about because we used to use them at work. However, the price of them
> makes them a poor option. Scott's mouser link is a better bet price
> wise for something that does the same job simpler, but as John said,
> perhaps I'd be better rethinking it a bit and doing it with 0.1" M/F
> headers.
> 
> Thanks,
> Tom
> 
> On 18 Jan 2017, at 10:37, Neil Johnson <neil.johnson71 at gmail.com> 
> wrote:
> 
>> The cables that Tom initially asked about:
>>   http://p.globalsources.com/IMAGES/PDT/BIG/371/B1004458371.jpg
>> looks like ordinary IDC cable with individually crimped ends.
>> 
>> The ones that Scott linked to:
>>   
>> http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=25001-1002virtualkey53810000virtualkey538-25001-1002
>> are flat ribbon that has had the insulation at the ends pre-cut ready
>> for removing and installing.  Most likely solid single-core as well.
>> 
>> The ones that Paul linked to:
>>   https://www.rapidonline.com/rvfm-flexible-jumper-25pin-50mm-50-1671
>> are a custom made-to-length assembly that is similar to a flexible
>> PCB, and about 10x the price of the Molex pre-cut cables at Mouser.
>> 
>> If your boards are not moving much then I would get hold of some
>> cables from Mouser and try them out.
>> 
>> Oh, and "I don't need to be able to separate the two boards".  You
>> will, one day.
>> 
>> Neil
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