WTB?WHERE: IDC FEMALE 6-pin 0.1 transition connector - Page 1
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author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 08:13:59 am
content: Hi All,Not sure if this is available - but I want to extend a 6-pin 0.1 (3x2) pin header by around 6-inches.So - Ideally, I can find a 6-way ribbon IDC connector to crimp on to the existing female 'plug' - and a MALE on the other end...Just like this - but a MALE-FEMALE version. Any ideas.I suppose I could insert a 3x2 pin-header between the two males - and flop the ribbon, but it's a bit of a bodge.

author: Nusa
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 09:47:19 am
content: I'd suggest getting a whole new ribbon connector that's long enough on its own rather than an extension cable. The premade F-F cables in various lengths are pretty common.Alternately obtain a suitably long piece of 6-conductor ribbon and reuse the connectors from the current cable.

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 10:18:03 am
content: The problem is a little trickier... thanks for the input.I have a board with a 6-pin male, which normally mates up to another board with a female pin header.I'm mounting the two boards differentlythan designed, so need to 'pretend' i'm the transition between the two PCBs.

author: Someone
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 11:19:02 am
content: Always keep a stock of gender adaptors:https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/sullins-connector-solutions/PRPC003DABN-RC/S2021EC-03-ND/2775943

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 11:22:24 am
content: Quote from: Someone on July 09, 2017, 11:19:02 amYep, thanks... this what i was thinking, but rather - repurpose a 3x2 pin header (without the plastic carrier) as noted above. I may have some strips of longer pins somewhere.cheers

author: alm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2017, 04:38:28 pm
content: If you have long pin headers, you can use this trick to make them into gender adapters:

author: Asmyldof
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 07:23:08 am
content: I believe you're looking for this:http://katalog.we-online.com/en/em/BHD_2_54_MALE_IDC_CONNECTOR_6120XX25821?sid=56b35a21e5Your local Wurth Rep will be happy to send you two or three samples for free if you let them add you as a customer. No matter if you're a hobbyist.

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 07:41:00 am
content: Is thatepecteccable a plug (male), or a transition header (soldered into the board) ??Wurth- damn! They start at 10-way.I'll probably end up making a male-male adapter - hoping not to introduce too much loss/noise.Maybe even a small PCB transition interface with the epectec soldered in - if the project gets some traction.Thanks guys.

author: forrestc
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 07:43:26 am
content: Quote from: SL4P on July 09, 2017, 08:13:59 amI use pre-terminated 0.1" crimp terminal wires to build things like this all the time.In your case, you could buy some Male to Female wires, and 6 pin shells, assuming you don't have to have a ribbon cable, and can use individual wiresI buy from polou:https://www.pololu.com/category/73/male-female-wires-with-pre-crimped-terminalshttps://www.pololu.com/category/70/crimp-connector-housingsBut similar wire and shells are available on ebay from numerous sellers:http://www.ebay.com/itm/40x-Dupont-Wire-Jumper-Cable-7-87-0-1-Female-to-Male-1P-1P-Without-House-/222258947655?hash=item33bfaa6647:g:2HsAAOSwOyJX5KRFhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/115pcs-Dupont-sets-1-2-3-4-5-6P-2-2-2-3-2-4-2-5Pin-Housing-Terminal-Connector-/132143766848?hash=item1ec461dd40:g:3cwAAOSwsW9Y3fqXI found a video which describes how to use these, including crimping your own wires:

author: Nusa
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 07:46:01 am
content: Quote from: Asmyldof on July 10, 2017, 07:23:08 amThat would be perfect for the OP if they made a 6-pin male version, which they don't. Nor have I have I spotted anyone who does...10-pin seems to be the smallest available.Board-mount 6-pin box headers (which are available) could be hacked onto a cable end with a soldering iron and shrink wrap.

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 07:49:43 am
content: QuoteNot an entirely bad idea...I was hoping to IDC flat crimp, but individual wires crimped and stuffed would be a good second place!Sorry Nusa - solder & shrink like that is hard work -= and the pins often pull out!I think I have some ideas to work with - thanks to all

author: forrestc
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 07:55:27 am
content: Quote from: SL4P on July 10, 2017, 07:49:43 amOne option would be to IDC crimp one end, and poke the other end. I think the ebay auction I linked to is actually ribbon cable with pre-terminated ends if that makes it easier...

author: Asmyldof
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2017, 09:50:55 am
content: If I don't remember horribly badly, you can easily use a 10pin for a 6pin standard connector. Any Odd-pins-per-row and any even-pins-per-row match each other as long as the plug physically match.Either way, why not ask them to send 10p and 12p samples to try? Ass the Females while you're at it. Worst case you have some stock for your next weird plan.