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Title: Need Avalon Ribbon (signal) cable how to find NON-IDE? Post by: jermwerty on August 13, 2013, 07:10:07 AM Title says it all.
I have an Avalon with a module externally connected due to a short ribbon cable. Yifu said the pinout for IDE would fry the board, so don't want that! Seems like searching for "flat IDC 40 pin" gives a lot of results. But does anyone know how to "test" a cable to see if the connectors are wired for IDE? I know back in the day I had IDE cables, some were "key"d better than others. Wishing I could find one of those old cables now! Problem is, even if I did find a cable I think might work, how would I go about confirming this? http://pinouts.ru/HD/AtaInternal_pinout.shtml That seems to show a lot of pins are used for ground, perhaps those are shorted on the IDE (ie non-straight-through) cables? Anyone got a source for an Avalon-compatible cable? Seems like instrument tech type suppliers would have the best chance... Title: Re: Need Avalon Ribbon (signal) cable how to find NON-IDE? Post by: Unacceptable on August 13, 2013, 07:43:18 AM 40 pin cable is 40 pin cable,right?? As long as you don't "reverse" either side you should be good...............& the wires aren't "crossed" in the ribbon or near either end,are they??
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/File:Avalon-modular-date-cable-head.JPG If you have a better pic,more complete view I mean (both ends),maybe someone can elude to this ??? Definitly be sure before you goof something ::) Title: Re: Need Avalon Ribbon (signal) cable how to find NON-IDE? Post by: jermwerty on August 13, 2013, 08:08:28 AM 40 pin cable is 40 pin cable,right??.... & the wires aren't "crossed" in the ribbon or near either end,are they?? Glad you don't have an Avalon and need a cable! This: 2 points: 1, keep the case closed. 2, the 40pin ribbon cable our using is not IDE cable. IDE cables have some internal connect. Title: Re: Need Avalon Ribbon (signal) cable how to find NON-IDE? Post by: Unacceptable on August 13, 2013, 09:57:31 AM Well,you were a big help ::)
If you know so much,then where can he GET one ??? Just kiddin ;D But seriously,where can he find one? Title: Re: Need Avalon Ribbon (signal) cable how to find NON-IDE? Post by: Bigrah on August 13, 2013, 12:52:11 PM I dont think you get the final cable anywere easy..
But if its only 1:1 (you have to messure a good one) you can get the cable and seperate connectors from any good electronics store (online..) I dont know wich one you have in your area but http://www.farnell.com/ is a good start.... |