S-TDM

fidox · Post by **fidox** » Tue Jun 01, 2004 11:40 pm

hi!

it was once mentioned, but can't find it anymore,
can I use also old cable for floppy , 5.25" drive connector,
is this the same size like S-TDM cable connectors ?
am I correct ?

thanks

matej

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astroman · Post by **astroman** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 6:36 am

it's the same type of cable and the same type of connector, but it's not the same number of pins

You get them from regular electronic suppliers, called flat-ribbon circuit board connectors or something like that.

Make them as short as possible with no 'dangling' ends (no wires beyond the connectors).
And if there's a choice, pick the best quality available (gold plated) - contact problems due to low quality material seems not uncommon with these connectors.
Probably better to avoid old parts at all.

cheers, Tom

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fidox · Post by **fidox** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 7:53 am

thanks for that info

you're right !

matej

Post by **Guest** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 3:41 pm

part # from my STDM cable is 3M-3461 (20 pins)

blazesboylan · Post by **blazesboylan** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:35 pm

Actually if the S-TDM is 20 pins, then they *are* the same as some *really* old floppy drive cables (from the 80s). And they're hard to find. My local electronics store sells the ribbon and the connectors, but I haven't seen pre-fabbed 20 pin cables anywhere.

Floppy drives have been using more pins (32 or something, if memory serves) for many a year now. So even most old computers don't have the right kind of cables inside.

If anybody finds a good source for pre-fab cables, please post! (I need 'em for a non-CreamWare project.)

Cheers,

Johann