Re: Need Apple II+ keyboard connector

[Telengard <wizardofwor@volcanomail.com>]

On Jul 25, 8:17 pm, Tom Greene <t...@cowgod.org> wrote:
> On Jul 25, 6:56 pm, Telengard <wizardof...@volcanomail.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm trying to get one of my old Apple II+ computers up and running. So
> > far so good, but the keyboard cable is broken. The cable is question
> > is a 16 conductor cable with 16 pin dip connector on the end, which
> > connects between the keyboard controller daughter board and a socket
> > on the Apple II+ motherboard.
>
> > I need to buy more than one of these. Does anyone know a source?
>
> > TIA
>
> Digi-Key can make cable assemblies like this. Check out page 29 of
> their catalog:http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T072/P0029.pdf
>
> They've got some standard configurations but they will also make
> custom lengths. Otherwise, you can get a roll of ribbon cable and some
> connectors and crimp them yourself.
>
> Tom

The appropriate part seems to be C6PPS-1618G-ND. I measured the old
cable and it was almost exactly 18 inches long, not including the
connectors. The price for a box of 10 is $25.06 not including shipping
cost. This looks like a good deal. Thank you.