Post by thread:[EE]: Pin Blockers?

Hey everyone, Anyone know what the tiny plastic plugs are called that go into rectangular cable sockets, so you can only put a cable in one way? Old IDE cables used to have one in them. Thanks in advance, Aaron -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

At 11:09 PM 12/9/02 -0500, you wrote: >Hey everyone, > Anyone know what the tiny plastic plugs are called that go >into rectangular cable sockets, so you can only put a cable in one way? > Old IDE cables used to have one in them. Polarizing pin, insert, plug, something like that. Best regards, Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" spam_OUTspeffTakeThisOuTinterlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

Hmmm... I was thinking more along the lines of "epoxy". :-) -Neil. > > Anyone know what the tiny plastic plugs are called that go > >into rectangular cable sockets, so you can only put a cable in one way? > > Old IDE cables used to have one in them. > > Polarizing pin, insert, plug, something like that. > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

> Hmmm... I was thinking more along the lines of "epoxy". :-) > -Neil. A quick squirt of silicone ? Not so runny but too soft ? -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

At 03:35 PM 12/10/02 +0200, you wrote: >IT CALLED "ICD" Insulation Connector Displacement? Best regards, Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..." "The Journey is the reward" .....speffKILLspam@spam@interlog.com Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com Embedded software/hardware/analog Info for designers: http://www.speff.com -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

Thanks everyone, For future reference digikey has some H2000-ND for 53 cents each expensive little things I think they have cheaper also. Expensive for a 0.01 cent plastic piece. In the future I think I'll use expoxy as suggested or crazy glue! Can't get enough crazy glue. Even great for cuts, FYI. ;) Thanks again, Aaron -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

BTW, my new IDC crimpers are my current favourite tool :) It's just so much fun :) Josh -- A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Douglas Adams -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

On Tue, 10 Dec 2002, A.J. Tufgar wrote: *>Thanks everyone, *> For future reference digikey has some H2000-ND for 53 *>cents each expensive little things I think they have cheaper also. *> Expensive for a 0.01 cent plastic piece. In the future I think I'll *>use expoxy as suggested or crazy glue! Can't get enough crazy glue. *> Even great for cuts, FYI. ;) I think that the last time I needed this and decided NOT to use glue I used a piece of insulated wire. I dunked it in contact cement and stuck it in the hole, then cut the overhang with flat shears. Works great once you find the right wire gauge. I know some far east companies used solid plastic thread (fishing thread nylon ?) for this, also with glue. If you are nervous about the contact cement getting where it should not, use a small bead of 'hot stuff' kept liquid on a suitable heater. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

"A.J. Tufgar" wrote: > > Thanks everyone, > For future reference digikey has some H2000-ND for 53 > cents each expensive little things I think they have cheaper also. > Expensive for a 0.01 cent plastic piece. In the future I think I'll > use expoxy as suggested or crazy glue! Can't get enough crazy glue. > Even great for cuts, FYI. ;) Cyanoacrylate glue was invented for 'field closure' of large wounds during the Vietnam war. It was designed to 'set' on exposure to moisture. If you've ever spilled some on your fingers you KNOW it bonds skin exceedingly well. R -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

> On Tue, 10 Dec 2002, A.J. Tufgar wrote: > > *>Thanks everyone, > *> For future reference digikey has some H2000-ND for 53 > *>cents each expensive little things I think they have cheaper also. > *> Expensive for a 0.01 cent plastic piece. In the future I think I'll > *>use expoxy as suggested or crazy glue! Can't get enough crazy glue. > *> Even great for cuts, FYI. ;) Here in the U.S. we have a lot of garden appliances called "weed eaters" officially termed "string trimmers". They use tough plastic line available in many gauges, from about .050" to over .100". It is available round or square. In several colors. Cheers, Bob -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

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On 10 Dec 2002, at 20:15, Peter L. Peres wrote: > I think that the last time I needed this and decided NOT to use glue I > used a piece of insulated wire. I dunked it in contact cement and stuck it > in the hole, then cut the overhang with flat shears. Works great once you > find the right wire gauge. Best fit is obtained by using a pin broken off of the male half... George Smith -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

On Tue, 10 Dec 2002, A.J. Tufgar wrote: >Thanks everyone, > For future reference digikey has some H2000-ND for 53 >cents each expensive little things I think they have cheaper also. > Expensive for a 0.01 cent plastic piece. In the future I think I'll >use expoxy as suggested or crazy glue! Can't get enough crazy glue. > Even great for cuts, FYI. ;) Sorry to drag this topic out of the cellar, but I found it in the archives and did some of my own searching. Digikey has cheaper polarizing keys under P/N WM2400-ND for $0.16 each: http://www.digikey.com/scripts/us/dksus.dll?PName?Name=WM2400-ND&Lang=1 -Dave -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listservKILLspammitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body