Where do I find a wire connector for this part?
Please excuse my ignorance here, but I have very little idea of what I've gotten myself into. I need to extend the length of the ribbon on this membrane switch from the circuit board with wires for flexibility. The problem is, I have no idea what I'm looking for or where to look.
Last edited by FarSeer; 12th April 2009 at 01:12 AM.
You didn't attach a picture.
If you just want wires on your membrane switch, then a through hole PCB connector can be used to solder wires to. It really depends on what type of flex cable you have. Type "flex" into the search engine at Digikey or other supplier to find more.
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I forgot about the pictures! I added them to the first post.
Measure the spacing between the pin holes of the connector. If there are a .1" centers you might be able to build your own extension cable from header connector parts like this, cut down to 3 terminals:
SparkFun Electronics - 6 Pin Right Angle Male SMD Header
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They are .1" apart. Thanks for your help. I was able to find both the male and female headers.
Use a servo extension cable, should be able to find them in any RC hobby store, not gonna be flat cable but it may be flexible enough. If that connector isn't completly fused shut you may be able to open it and tap the leads directly.
Last edited by Sceadwian; 12th April 2009 at 03:33 AM.
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I don't see any way to get into that connector. I might be better off building a cable or using a servo extension cable.
Servo extension cables are often over priced, you'd be better off making your own if you're not going to pay an arm and a leg for shipping.
"Because I be what I be. I would tell you what you want to know if I
could, mum, but I be a cat, and no cat anywhere ever gave anyone a
straight answer, har har."
Good point. That's what I'll do then.
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