Date   : Sun, 29 Feb 2004 13:00:12 +0000
From   : Steve Inglis <asnf37@...>
Subject: Re: Sick Z80 Second Processor

On 29/2/04 10:44 am, "Pete Turnbull" <pete@...> wrote:

[Snip]
> 
> If you don't have the top part, the only reliable solution is going to
> be to remove the header and replace it as Sprow suggests.  Don't use a
> paint stripper hot air gun, it's hard to control the heat so as to melt

I do have the top part but because of the closeness of the pins don=B9t want
to use my blunt nose pliers.

[snip]

> You could replace the original DIL transition connector with a male
> header, and use a ribbon cable with a female header on each end.  If
> you want to use a DIL transition connector, it might be easier to fit
> it to the cable before you solder it in (plug it in to a female header
> to protect the pins before you crimp the two halves together) but then
> you must be careful about soldering it -- don't overheat the pins or
> you'll damage the insulation.

It looks like replacing the transition connector is going to be my best bet
.
I think I'll just replace it with a male header as you suggest, then the id
e
cable will just plug in.  Now I just have to wait for Maplin to get the
parts in.

Pete and Sprow, thanks for all the help, I'll let you know how it turns out
.

Steve