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BRIC - a -bra-a-a-a-k

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littlejohn

Those of you using the Comrex BRIClink will have found it an excellent way to send programming over the net. But, passing the closures runs you into Comrex' parts department, who get $50 for a closure cable. "Sorry, we don't have the connectors".

They are available from Digi-Key at something under $3 a plug. Part number is CP-2090, Mini-Din male connector, 9 pin.
 
Just asking, what are you delivering over the net? We have been using Barix but I would like to see how the Comrex is used.
 
For the record, the cable is $25 each (the serial cable is the same). Still high, but it costs a lot to have custom cables made in small quantities. I've tried soldering cables to 9 pin mini-dins and can testify that the $25 is money well spent. But to each his own :)

Tom Hartnett
Comrex
 
I stand corrected on the price. However, you could toss a plug in with the box witout great expense.

For whomever asked, we pull a syndicated show and send it to another station, with net closures. So far, works flawlessly. It's on a broadband connection from the local cable company.
 
Can't agree - assuming you know how to solder. After all, the wires on the one you reference are soldered. Properly done,the wire will fail before the solder joint. When my Rich Uncle sent me to the NASA Standard Hi - Reliability Soldering and Connections Class (no foolin') we had to prove that proposition by pulling the connections apart.. and the wire had to fail first. Properly done, it will.
 
I have to say I tend to agree with Tom. I haven't bothered with soldering 1/8 phone plugs for years. I either use an adaptor cable or the cut in half approach he suggests.

Of course a huge variable is the available soldering iron tip and illuminated magnifying glass. Still, to my mind a PITA and not worth my time.

YMMV ;)


comrex said:
I'd strongly recommend that if you're looking to save a few bucks, buy something like this with a nice molded mini-din on each end

http://www.stockcable.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=42&product_id=77

Cut it in half, ring it out, and attach whatever you want on the cut end to make a pair of cables from it. You will have many more years of service from a mini-din with a molded connector than anything you've soldered by hand.
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I suspect any more, there's not a lot of soldering experience out there... cos there's a not a lot of hand soldered stuff anymore. The advent of wave soldering, much less SMT, has rendered it nearly obsolete. I can also - or could, I'd need t practice - hit above 50 WPM on a Teletype <tm> machine. Another useless skill in today's world, since it doesn't translate to keyboard adeptness.

I shall retreat to my cave with my trusty American Beauty iron and Weller station and sacrifice a goat to Precision - Pace while I snarl at you young whippersnappers.
 
Johnny,

Don't forget the trusty Simpson multimeter (I know I wouldn't)!

Seriously though, I don't think you are appreciably older than Tom or me. You must just be very lucky to still have good enough vision to be able to see those little pins! :D

Happy New Year to all.

Rolf

littlejohn said:
I suspect any more, there's not a lot of soldering experience out there... cos there's a not a lot of hand soldered stuff anymore. The advent of wave soldering, much less SMT, has rendered it nearly obsolete. I can also - or could, I'd need t practice - hit above 50 WPM on a Teletype <tm> machine. Another useless skill in today's world, since it doesn't translate to keyboard adeptness.

I shall retreat to my cave with my trusty American Beauty iron and Weller station and sacrifice a goat to Precision - Pace while I snarl at you young whippersnappers.
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I got my first set of bifocals when I was 12. I do, however, have a LARGE magnifying glass for close work. And middle age is ten years older than me, however old I am at the time.

I'll point out for those who do undertake the soldering experience, get some 1/16 shrink and put it over every pin. Which you ought to do on all your connections but a lot of people don't. It will save you grief later. And use the Simpson 260 to check for pin - to - pin shorts.

Incidentally, is there any truth to the rumor that Foti has commissioned the Datong Works to build him a full size choo-choo and ship it to Cleveland?
 
Excellent advice on the heat shrink. If you forget it on a pin that "liquid electric tape" stuff is a decent substitute.

Regarding the locomotive, I had not heard, but since I believe every rumor I hear in r-i I am sure it is true! I suspect they may be arguing about delivery terms. Seems to me Frank would insist it be delivered by train ;) snark snark
 
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