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Crash893
11-25-01, 03:51 AM
on a ide ribbon with two connections ( one made for 2 hdd)
does it work if you just lop off that topo ne ( make it work for just one hdd) ( to save room)

what about floppy cable?
RED Hot Machine
11-25-01, 11:58 AM
Yes that will work, thats what i've done with mine
Crash893
11-25-01, 02:37 PM
yea i got impationt and just cut them off.
is there anyway to move the connectors up and down on the ribbon? ( you know to make them cutsome lenght)
RED Hot Machine
11-25-01, 02:56 PM
There is, but you need a special tool to put the connector on with.
Crash893
11-25-01, 09:41 PM
where can you find this tool
Ridenow
11-25-01, 09:56 PM
http://www.jameco.com sells them. They are called IDC crimpers, the connectors are IDC type connectors. Jameco sells the connectors and ribbon cable as well.

I use a vise to put them on, but you have to be carefull.
There is a limit to how long an IDE cable can be. I think it is 24 inches, but I do not remember.
Crash893
11-27-01, 07:44 AM
naw i dont want to buy anything if i dont have to

the vice idea sounds good ( i want to make them shorter not longer)

how do you do dual does one of the connectors have to be upside downs

tales-------------heads--------tales

sort of deal

cool let me know

thanks
Tech^Cellfish
11-27-01, 08:22 AM
You can move the connectors without a special tool. This may be difficult with ata66/100 cables but the regular ata33 cables are easy. If you look closely at the sides of the connector you'll see how their hold on to the cable. By using a pair of noise pliers you will be able to divide the connector. You can then mount it another place on the cable and press it togheter again.

I have done this myself to floppy cables. Sorry for my bad english and the way I explained this :( But I think you can do it :D
Ridenow
11-27-01, 11:27 AM
Originally posted by Tech^Cellfish
You can move the connectors without a special tool. This may be difficult with ata66/100 cables but the regular ata33 cables are easy. If you look closely at the sides of the connector you'll see how their hold on to the cable. By using a pair of noise pliers you will be able to divide the connector. You can then mount it another place on the cable and press it togheter again.

I have done this myself to floppy cables. Sorry for my bad english and the way I explained this :( But I think you can do it :D

Close enough.

No, you do not flip one. Pin one has to line up with the edge of the cable with the red stripe.