[sdiy] 16pin dip header

[Colin f]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl 
> [mailto:owner-synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Peter Grenader
> Sent: 09 January 2003 12:43
> To: mark verbos; synth DIY
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] 16pin dip header
> 
> 
> Just want to add tast (IMHO) dip header cables are the best.  
> I'm using them for the interconnects on the five Milton 
> boards (counting engine to the four bank boards) and they are 
> reliable as all get up.  In contrast, on my first sequencer I 
> used Molex cabling (a whopping 96 signals via these 
> connectors) and things aren't always working as a result.
> 
> My feeling, save the hassles for the truly mysterious parts 
> of DIYing and keep your interconnects as simple as they ought 
> to be.  For me, this meant dip header cabling.

I find IDC headers and sockets the best way to make multiple connections
between boards.
They're much more durable than DIP headers, and just as simple to wire
up.

Colin f