After searching around the web I found that my problem was a common one:
The "FFC Issue"
That is, how to extend a FFC cable.
I've contacted some specialty cable makers, however you need to buy a gazillion of them to make it worth their while.
I'm doing an especially difficult cable .5mm/ 24position!
Here's my poor subjects 'before' picture:
I will post the "after" pictures using what ever technique you recommend.
Some pointers I'm giving myself:
- I'm going to use a FFC cable in the connector as a heat sync
- I may try to only tin the connector and try to then attach it to the cable
Difficulties I foresee:
- extremely fine pitch makes bridging pins a hazard.
- heat will damage the traces on the cable/ melt the plastic connector
Tools I'm using:
- I have a fine tip for my iron (1/32")
- Silver bearing solder (62/36/2 .015dia.) [lower melting temp]
. . . pictured above (they look huge next to the tiny connector don't they!)
Any direction you can give me such as:
- technique
- tools
- materials to use
Will be greatly appreciated!
The "FFC Issue"
That is, how to extend a FFC cable.
I've contacted some specialty cable makers, however you need to buy a gazillion of them to make it worth their while.
I'm doing an especially difficult cable .5mm/ 24position!
Here's my poor subjects 'before' picture:
I will post the "after" pictures using what ever technique you recommend.
Some pointers I'm giving myself:
- I'm going to use a FFC cable in the connector as a heat sync
- I may try to only tin the connector and try to then attach it to the cable
Difficulties I foresee:
- extremely fine pitch makes bridging pins a hazard.
- heat will damage the traces on the cable/ melt the plastic connector
Tools I'm using:
- I have a fine tip for my iron (1/32")
- Silver bearing solder (62/36/2 .015dia.) [lower melting temp]
. . . pictured above (they look huge next to the tiny connector don't they!)
Any direction you can give me such as:
- technique
- tools
- materials to use
Will be greatly appreciated!