[sdiy] DIP header/ribbon cable assemblies

[Mike Beauchamp]

I just did several ribbon cables today using one of these: 
https://canada.newark.com/multicomp/hand-tool/idc-crimp-tool/dp/40C2398

Very easy and fast, no issues so far and had the tool for about 15 
years. The only thing I changed was gluing the yellow plastic part to 
the tool (it kept coming off).

I also cut the ribbon cable now on a guillotine style paper cutter (saw 
this trick in a Strange Parts video), but in the past a nice pair of 
straight scissors worked.

Mike


On 6/4/20 4:12 PM, gm wrote:
> Hello-
> I have to make about ten ribbon cable connectors with .6" 28 pin DIP 
> headers on either end.
> I've tried using and IDC crimping tool with less than stellar results.
> Is there a device or technique for doing this that can give reliable 
> results?
> Thanks.
> ~GMM
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