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This seems like a pretty basic question but I could not find answer anywhere. Just how do you install that ribbon cable connector? I destroyed two of them already. They just won't punch through the cable no matter what, the only time I managed to get then to bite it is when I used hammer. Seriously. Do I need special equipment? Or maybe I received a bad cable or connectors?
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I use a small bench vise and have also used pliers. With pliers, I work from one side to the other squeezing a little at a time. I've broken them too. I ordered some spares from Digi Key; I needed more when I changed my build. They have the part number listed in the back of the BIII Integration Guide. Edited by user Tuesday, December 11, 2012 8:51:58 AM(UTC)
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Thanks, glad I wasn't the only one. I used pliers as well, with the result being a broken connector. I broke four in a row though last two were still usable even with broken latches so I managed to assemble one cable, bypassing the sidecar for now.
There has to be a "proper" tool or a trick for this.
There is also the four pin connector for the front panel input switch. I don't even have an idea how to use that one. I've seen those before but with pins not yet inserted. You could then solder the wires and insert the pins, but the shape of pins suggests they are not meant for soldering. Luckily I have some Arduino connector wires with female pins on both sides so I just used that instead.
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Of course they make a tool for it. I don't mind buying a tool if I use it more than once and it doesn't cost too awful much. The small vise worked the best for me.  They make a tool for pushing wires into the self stripping plugs. I had one from when I wired my house with CAT5 years ago..Leviton supplied a plastic one with their RJ45 wall outlet and phone jack modules. You can use a small screwdriver too, but must be careful so the tip of driver doesn't open up the stripper terminal or you'll get a loose connection.  Edited by user Tuesday, December 11, 2012 4:16:24 PM(UTC)
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Hi I destroyed one to. And I also have problem with the 4 lead cable to the selector. I think I have to solder it to get it work.
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Using a bench vise works for me. The trick is to equally apply pressure to the connector.
I'm going to the shop to buy some of these connectors right now. I'm going to do some experiments with the connection between spdif board, sidecar and DAC board. I want to get rid of the sporadic dropouts as well. |
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Had to find the datasheet for the MAX 9201 to be sure on how to connect the ribbon cable. And I measured the traces as well.
This dac is for a friend. If it was for myself I would never use that crappy ribbon cable.
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Originally Posted by: Erlend Sæterdal 
Had to find the datasheet for the MAX 9201 to be sure on how to connect the ribbon cable. And I measured the traces as well.
This dac is for a friend. If it was for myself I would never use that crappy ribbon cable.
Here is the datasheet: http://datasheets.maximi...n/ds/MAX9201-MAX9203.pdfWhat would you use instead of the ribbon cable? |
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Originally Posted by: Corpius Originally Posted by: Erlend Sæterdal
Had to find the datasheet for the MAX 9201 to be sure on how to connect the ribbon cable. And I measured the traces as well.
This dac is for a friend. If it was for myself I would never use that crappy ribbon cable.
Here is the datasheet: http://datasheets.maximi...n/ds/MAX9201-MAX9203.pdfWhat would you use instead of the ribbon cable? Thank you Corpius . By the way I found it myself. I do not know yet what to use instead of the ribbon cable. First thing is to listen. Not finished 100 % and I wonder why not any of the leds for the selector print light up. Would wish the SE version was there from the start. This version is a bit to complicated . My 3;rd dac the last 6 weeks. Also I had to make a new I/V designed off a friend and me.
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I hope you found it in the guide, as it's mentioned there also (including a link to the PDF). I've included molex grid connectors in the guide, as I expected it wouldn't take long before someone would break a couple of IDC connectors. Although IDC connectors are affordable, I'm not a big fan of them. IME a small bench vice is the best equipment in a normal home to mount IDC connectors.
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It wasn't in the guide. I just checked the official Buffalo 3 site, searched for "ribbon" and still can't find it. In fact the reason for my post was to make a suggestion to the author of the guide (is that you?) to add the instructions there if possible.
Thanks for the guide, by the way. I have another suggestion, regarding BNC plug. The one in the guide, from Mouser, is NOT isolated. Meaning, the outer shell is in direct contact with the chassis, which is likely not a desired condition. I had to order another one from Digikey, also made by Amphenol. The part number is ACX1406-ND and the best part is that it has the exact same dimensions so the drilled hole on the panel would be the same.
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Originally Posted by: LeonvB I hope you found it in the guide, as it's mentioned there also (including a link to the PDF). I've included molex grid connectors in the guide, as I expected it wouldn't take long before someone would break a couple of IDC connectors. Although IDC connectors are affordable, I'm not a big fan of them. IME a small bench vice is the best equipment in a normal home to mount IDC connectors. Yes that exactly what I do now. 
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Originally Posted by: aos In fact the reason for my post was to make a suggestion to the author of the guide (is that you?) to add the instructions there if possible. I was referring to Erlands' last post, but yes I'm the writer of the guide. I've included your suggestions in 2.0.1, which I will upload when there are enough changes.
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