Your right...sorry about that. I believe what I used in one circumstance
were these molex connectors:
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http://tinyurl.com/a2efn38∗ On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 9:13 AM, chipaudette <chipaudette@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>
>
> Hi Jed,
>
> That's a pretty nice parts list. But, unless I'm missing something, it
> appears to be silent on describing the connectors. I went to this page...
>
> https://sites.google.com/site/jedjorgensen/klm367a/parts
>
> and I looked at both spreadsheets. Neither suggests a part number, or even
> additional keywords that I could use to help narrow my search.
>
> In your message, you did mention "breakaway headers", but I'm not sure
> what this means in this context. I looked it up on digikey and only got
> male parts. Since I'm looking to make a new wire harness to plug into the
> KLM-367, I'm pretty sure that I need the female side of the connector.
>
> Again, while I do have experience buying components, I have almost no
> experience buying connectors. So, it's possible that I'm missing something
> basic (like maybe all connectors fit with each other? that seems unlikely).
> Am I making this harder than it needs to be?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chip
>
>
> --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, Jed Jorgensen wrote:
> >
> > If you look at the parts list on my website I suggest using breakaway
> > headers. I don't remember the pitch off the top of my head. If you google
> > klm-367 replacement my site is the 4th result or so.
> >
> > Jed
> > On Jan 29, 2013 12:49 PM, "chipaudette" wrote:
> >
> > > ∗∗
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> > >
> > >
> > > Hi, thanks for the heads-up about the lack of availability of the
> locking
> > > connector. You spoke of searching for the non-locking version. I'm
> > > certainly familiar with Digikey and Mouser, but I'm lacking basic
> knowledge
> > > about these connectors and, as we all know, there are really too many
> > > options on Digikey to browse effectively. What are the keywords or
> > > parameters that would get me started with the search?
> > >
> > > Based on your message, I tried "crimp connector" followed by guess
> that I
> > > want "Rectangular Connectors - Housings", though I'm not too sure about
> > > that. Filtering on "1 row" and "female" gets me down to 25 choices.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> http://www.digikey.com/scripts/dksearch/dksus.dll?FV=fff40016%2Cfff802fc%2C1600020%2C1680001&k=crimp+connector&vendor=0&mnonly=0&newproducts=0&ptm=0&fid=0&quantity=0&PV512=15&stock=1
> > >
> > > At this point, I guess I need to know the pin pitch (0.1"?). Is there
> > > anything else that I should know?
> > >
> > > Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Chip
> > >
> > > --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "Scott" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In PolySix@yahoogroups.com, "chipaudette" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi All,
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm starting down a long road to add aftertouch and velocity
> response
> > > to my PolySix. My plan is for the aftertouch to mirror the effect of
> the
> > > mod wheel...that should be pretty straight forward. My plan for the
> > > velocity is to affect the EG amount on the filter, which will take a
> whole
> > > lot more surgery (and sync'ing with the multiplexed CV signals).
> > > > >
> > > > > To get started, though, I simply want to connect my new Fatar
> keybed
> > > (with velocity and aftertouch) to the existing keybed connectors on
> > > KLM-366. Yes, I'll just be getting note information (not the velocity
> or
> > > aftertouch), but it's a place to get started. I think that this is the
> same
> > > spot that many of the Polysix MIDI kits attach.
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone have a part # for the connector that I need to buy to
> mate
> > > to the keyboard headers that are on KLM-366? If I knew those part
> numbers,
> > > it would really make my life easier, because then I could easily switch
> > > between the new keybed and the old keybed. I'm in the US, so vendors
> like
> > > Digikey, Mouser, Newark are preferred, but I'm happy to buy
> > > internationally, if that's what it takes.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks!
> > > > >
> > > > > Chip
> > > > >
> > > > I've built 3 of the KLM-376 boards and the "locking " versions of
> those
> > > connectors arent around any more. You need to buy non-locking and the
> pins
> > > plus crimper. Try Mouser or Digikey or Newark
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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