> In this case, you can cut the cable at both ends, leaving a
> couple of inches on each side
<snip...>
> You can then very carefully shave the plastic off the cut ends until you
> expose the conductor. I have to stress carefully, and "leave a couple of
> inches" again here. Once the conductor is exposed, you can solder it back
> to a thin wire
One thing I'd like to add is that it is safer not to cut the cable with a 90 degrees
cut, but with a 45 degrees or less cut. That way the different strands do not
end next to each other, but BEHIND each other. That way it is less likely that
you accidently create a short.
> because you can easily melt the plastic, and then it won't fit in the slot
> anymore...
It is a good idea to tape the ribbon cable to a thick flat metal part.
For one, this will stop the cable from moving (which is lethal when soldering under a microscope),
apart from that, it will get rid of excessive heat fast. That way I was able to
use a soldering tip (350 degrees celsius) for about 2-3 seconds on a single
strand which should be enough to tin it and solder a wire to it.
If you think you do not have such a large flat metal part: When was the
last time you were in your kitchen? Most pots and pans these days have these terrific
thick sandwich bottoms...
Frank
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