Homebrew PCBs

that is an interesting way to do it.  certainly could work for a 
prototype.  Not sure it would do for a small production run though.  
thanks.



--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Higgins" <dirtylude@h...> 
wrote:
> You could try simple pads along the edge of the board and solder 
the 
> stripped wires directly to the pads.  This will give you the 
> clearance and is easier than drilling all those very tiny holes.
> 
> Simply tin each pad and wire seperately than heat them down.  Very 
> easy.
> 
> Mark Higgins
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> 
wrote:
> > I've seen this done and was wondering if anyone has some words of 
> > wisdom as to how to do it.  Basically, I want to attach a ribbon 
> > cable directly to a PCB.  The non-PCB end will use an IDC 
connector 
> > but I can't afford the size of header pins on the PCB.  I've seen 
> > several LCDs that have 50 mil spacing hole/pads.  The insulation 
> was 
> > stripped of the ribbon cable, the wires inserted in the holes and 
> > soldered.  The solder is about 1 mm high.  I need 2-3 mm 
clearance 
> so 
> > that works for me.  Clearance on the bottom is a little less a 
> > problem but even SMT connectors are too big.
> > 
> > Are there special tools for this?  It sure looks tricky to do.  
> What 
> > size holes/pads? 
> > 
> > Phil