Homebrew PCBs

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Anthony Toft <toftat@c...> 
wrote:
> > I guess if board space and cost is not a problem, and volume of 
the 
> > product IS high(but isn't that an oxymoron?<G>); then being able 
to 
> > use old pc "pullouts" for programming DOES make some sense...
> 
> It is for one off projects, I want to use 2x3 connectors, 5 for 
ICSP, 1
> clipped out for key. If I can't find a 2x3 ribbon connector I will 
rig
> one up from what ever size I can find.
> 
> I _will_ have to make an extra-circuit programming board with a
> connector and the sockets so I can program chips in those situations
> where I can't fit the header.
>  
> -- 
> Anthony Toft <toftat@c...>


A question here is ribbon cable required ?

That implies a insulation displacement type of device.

An alternative is to use a common board female connector and solder 
that onto your wires.  It would take a lot of shrink wrap and may not 
look so pretty, but it would probably be stuff you have around ?

Also, if you use a 2x5, you get room on the ends to add some sort of 
wire boot or pull tabs so you pull on the housing, not the wire.

Funny how the connectors cost more than the chips !

Dave