Re: pins, cables



Peter Bennett (peterbb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) writes:

What can I use for examining individual pins/holes (e.g. a "single pin plug",
if that exists)? How can I develop the capability of cheaply and conveniently
making lots of different kinds of cables, or remaking them? Where can
I get this stuff dirt cheap? I keep an eye out for discarded electronics,
but I rarely see the kinds of cables I'm interested in. The only exception
was a printer cable that was discarded with its printer.

You can get loose connectors of many types from Digikey, Mouser and
other electronic suppliers - and even Radio Shack should have a
limited selection. The same sources will also have a wide selection
of bulk cable.

But unless things have changed in recent years, most connectors are
available in a form that can be soldered to. Certainly any "DB" type
connectors.

Or just buy a cable, cut off the other and, and use the wires to
"break out" the connections.

Michael
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