Discussion about the Korg PolySix synthesizer

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:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > 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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