Same here, however, in my case the pre-assembled cable 3 times more
expensive than if I make it. For that one I had to order a special crimping
tool and a good quality cable stripper, but still I will be able to make it
cheaper. Which I still worry is that if it is a good idea of having the 2x3
pin PCB header solder into the PCB in side way. I mean normally you make 6
holes and put it through, but I would like to make a hole less solder places
on the edge of the board and slide the connector that both rows are in the
opposite side of the PCB. If I can't make it then I have to buy a bigger 90
degree connector or a cable one which is more expensive of course...

Tamas


On 05/09/06, Wouter van Ooijen <wouter@voti.nl> wrote:
>
> > Now you try and fit your custom cable to a connector cut off
> > that cable,
> > and you know why you're paying the premium for the single
> > connector.
>
> In most cases I like the pre-made cables better. For instance
> http://www.voti.nl/shop/p/CABLE-J35-MM.html , an audio jack cable.
> Reasonable quality, the connectors are fused with the cable. Compare
> with http://www.voti.nl/shop/p/CON-JACK-3M5.html : a single connector,
> not easy to solder, and lousy cable connection. But it is the commonly
> available connector. No way you are gona make a cable with that which is
> as reliably as the pre-made cable. (Note: in this case two connectors
> are way cheaper than the cable).
>
> Wouter van Ooijen
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