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Subject: Re: Header connectors. ribbon connector

From: "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@...>
Date: 2004-06-07

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Anthony Toft <toftat@c...>
wrote:
> Thanks for the replies guys! if I can't find the ribbon connector, I
> will just plug up the unused pins and just use some 6 conductor
ribbon,
> it only uses 5 conductors anyway.
> --
> Anthony Toft <toftat@c...>


A fast solution is to use an old 9 pin serial connector from an Old
PC. When you pull the motherboard out, there is always a serial
connector with ribbon cable that is lose in the case.

Dave