Date   : Sun, 23 Oct 2005 01:22:40 +0100
From   : "David Hunt" <dm.hunt@...>
Subject: Re: Collected notes on floppy drive butchery?

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> Jeff Gaines wrote:
> <snip>
> 
> >If anybody can tell me a place where I can buy IDC connectors, a
> >crimping tool and the cable I would appreciate it. The current cable
> >is too short.
> >
> Suggest Maplins www.maplin.co.uk - they stock 2x17 way IDC connectors
> (FG86T) and they probably have a store local to you.

They also sell the cable too 40 way ribbon, you just have to peel off the
superfluous wires. The code is XR77J and is 69p per 30cm.

Use a small hobby vice to crimp the connectors together. Use a couple of
pieces of wood to spread the load and prevent deformation of the connector.

If anyone is looking for the BBC power connector you'll have to scavenge,
they have been discontinued for ages. The next best thing to do is go for an
external 5.25" case with its own PSU and put a 3.5" conversion kit in.

Dave ;)