On Tuesday, November 12, 2002, at 05:00 PM, Frank Gruendel wrote:
>
<snip>
> 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.
Very smart advice....
>
>> 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.
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What about non soldering techniques like the windshield defroster
repair paint they sell in a little bottle. There is also a marker that
makes a conductive path...
With this concept the two ends would be glued down to another small
plastic film, and then bridged with the paint/marker.
Just a thought.
Marty
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