Bad ribbon cable in KOP

[gzes]

Hi we just found that out and well when we flipped it the piece that holds the clips together broke where can we find a new cable? Or any suggestions to help thanks

[Joe Ross]

If you haven't placed a first choice order yet, there's a DB37 cable available
http://www.andymark.com/DB37-Flat-Ri...-p/fc12-01.htm

Here's a few whole cable assemblies:
http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0500.htm
http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0504.htm
http://www.andymark.com/product-p/am-0672.htm
http://www.cablewholesale.com/specs/...10d4-01203.htm

You can also get an equivalent for just the broken part from digikey or other electronics vendor. I think you can use your PDV from digikey for these.
http://search.digikey.com/us/en/prod...M37H-ND/924270
http://search.digikey.com/us/en/prod...M37H-ND/924261

[gzes]

Ok thanks alot

[CoachSally]

We received an email from our Boeing mentor regarding the reversed connector, and followed the pdf directions to repair this. However, the plastic clips that hold the plug in place both snapped off. Used a bit of hot glue to repair, but really don't trust this for a long lasting fix. Right now we are using last year's 37-pin cable connector. Does anyone know if there is an advantage (other than weight) to the ribbon connector?

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Sally,
Digikey sells the same type of connector and ribbon cable if choose to make your own. It can be done with a vise and a lot of patience.

[Cal578]

Originally Posted by CoachSally

...Does anyone know if there is an advantage (other than weight) to the ribbon connector?

When we used the standard cable last year, it worked ok. The biggest disadvantage was that it tended to get in the way during assembly and troubleshooting. Our electrical team planned right then and there (during regional competition) to make our own cable for this year. We were excited to see the ribbon cable in the KoP. So you can imagine how disappointing it was that our cable was backwards. Fortunately, the team picked up on it quickly and was able to fix it before we had major problems or much time wasted.

Anyway, you'll probably have no problems using the old cable. Good luck!