S/TDM cable missing

freyr · Post by **freyr** » Tue Sep 24, 2002 4:32 pm

I´m currently adding a Luna2 to my pulsar1 and a didn´t receive a s/tdm cable to connect the two cards together. I got myself the right connectors and a flatcable. So I ask: is the cable a straight through cable with all 20 wires connected? Is there anything else´I need to know?

bassdude · Post by **bassdude** » Tue Sep 24, 2002 6:31 pm

Do a search on "S/TDM cable" as from memory there is a few posts here related to making your own cables.

at0m · Post by **at0m** » Tue Sep 24, 2002 11:39 pm

You should get them for free at your local dealer too, Keymusic charges 1.50€ for them.

If you're in the middle of nowhere or handy with these things, you can make your own indeed.

krizrox · Post by **krizrox** » Wed Sep 25, 2002 8:15 am

The cables are very simple, straight-thru design. If you have the right parts you should be able to make them yourself. Ribbon cable can be a pain though. You sometimes need a vise or something to apply pressure evenly across the entire width of the cable when forcing it onto the insulation dispersement style connectors.

freyr · Post by **freyr** » Thu Sep 26, 2002 8:04 pm

Thanks for the advice. I´ve already made my own cable and it´s working fine so far. The connectord I bought are rather crappy though so the lock broke on the sides on both of the units but they are holding place for the moment. I´ll probable glue them stuck or something, the locks that is.

samplaire · Post by **samplaire** » Fri Sep 27, 2002 1:50 am

If I were you I wouldn't use not properly working cables. The parts are too delicate . If you could afford Luna card then you should also be able to buy a better cable. As they say - poor people cannot afford cheap goods. The rule works everyday and every time. And don't forget about the Murphy's law, too.