[simpits-tech] Using D-Type Connectors

[Gene Buckle]

On Fri, 14 Aug 2009, Roy Coates wrote:

>
>
> I love D-Types. They're cheap, readily available - and I have (had!) a
> shedload of 'em.
>
> I don't mind soldering wires to them, I could go the IDC route if I was
> lazy, but what I really hate with a passion is making the panel cutouts
> for them !
>
I _hate_ solder pot d-sub connectors.  I use the ones that take crimped 
pins & sockets.

> Has anyone found a solution to this? I'd love a punch but they are way
> outside my budget.
>
Yeah, Greenlee thinks they're made of gold or something.

> Come on lads - fess up... am I destined to more hours drilling and filing?
>
You could use a hand nibbling tool and create a rectanglular cutout, or 
make a guide template that you could use an air nibbler with.

g.

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