WTB?WHERE: IDC FEMALE 6-pin 0.1 transition connector

[SL4P]

Hi All,
Not sure if this is available - but I want to extend a 6-pin 0.1 (3x2) pin header by around 6-inches.
So - Ideally, I can find a 6-way ribbon IDC connector to crimp on to the existing female 'plug' - and a MALE on the other end...

Just like this - but a MALE-FEMALE version.  Any ideas.
I suppose I could insert a 3x2 pin-header between the two males - and flop the ribbon, but it's a bit of a bodge.

[Nusa]

I'd suggest getting a whole new ribbon connector that's long enough on its own rather than an extension cable. The premade F-F cables in various lengths are pretty common.

Alternately obtain a suitably long piece of 6-conductor ribbon and reuse the connectors from the current cable.

[SL4P]

The problem is a little trickier...  thanks for the input.

I have a board with a 6-pin male, which normally mates up to another board with a female pin header.
I'm mounting the two boards differentlythan designed, so need to 'pretend' i'm the transition between the two PCBs.

[Someone]

Always keep a stock of gender adaptors:
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/sullins-connector-solutions/PRPC003DABN-RC/S2021EC-03-ND/2775943

[SL4P]

Always keep a stock of gender adaptors:
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/sullins-connector-solutions/PRPC003DABN-RC/S2021EC-03-ND/2775943

Yep, thanks... this what i was thinking, but rather - repurpose a 3x2 pin header (without the plastic carrier) as noted above.   I may have some strips of longer pins somewhere.
cheers

[alm]

If you have long pin headers, you can use this trick to make them into gender adapters:

[Asmyldof]

I believe you're looking for this:
http://katalog.we-online.com/en/em/BHD_2_54_MALE_IDC_CONNECTOR_6120XX25821?sid=56b35a21e5

Your local Wurth Rep will be happy to send you two or three samples for free if you let them add you as a customer. No matter if you're a hobbyist.

[SL4P]

Is that epectec cable a plug (male), or a transition header (soldered into the board) ??

Wurth - damn!  They start at 10-way.

I'll probably end up making a male-male adapter - hoping not to introduce too much loss/noise.
Maybe even a small PCB transition interface with the epectec soldered in - if the project gets some traction.

Thanks guys.

[forrestc]

Not sure if this is available - but I want to extend a 6-pin 0.1 (3x2) pin header by around 6-inches.
So - Ideally, I can find a 6-way ribbon IDC connector to crimp on to the existing female 'plug' - and a MALE on the other end...

I use pre-terminated 0.1" crimp terminal wires to build things like this all the time.

In your case, you could buy some Male to Female wires, and 6 pin shells, assuming you don't have to have a ribbon cable, and can use individual wires   

I buy from polou:
https://www.pololu.com/category/73/male-female-wires-with-pre-crimped-terminals
https://www.pololu.com/category/70/crimp-connector-housings

But similar wire and shells are available on ebay from numerous sellers:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/40x-Dupont-Wire-Jumper-Cable-7-87-0-1-Female-to-Male-1P-1P-Without-House-/222258947655?hash=item33bfaa6647:g:2HsAAOSwOyJX5KRF
http://www.ebay.com/itm/115pcs-Dupont-sets-1-2-3-4-5-6P-2-2-2-3-2-4-2-5Pin-Housing-Terminal-Connector-/132143766848?hash=item1ec461dd40:g:3cwAAOSwsW9Y3fqX

I found a video which describes how to use these, including crimping your own wires:
 

[Nusa]

I believe you're looking for this:
http://katalog.we-online.com/en/em/BHD_2_54_MALE_IDC_CONNECTOR_6120XX25821?sid=56b35a21e5

Your local Wurth Rep will be happy to send you two or three samples for free if you let them add you as a customer. No matter if you're a hobbyist.

That would be perfect for the OP if they made a 6-pin male version, which they don't. Nor have I have I spotted anyone who does...10-pin seems to be the smallest available.

Board-mount 6-pin box headers (which are available) could be hacked onto a cable end with a soldering iron and shrink wrap.

[SL4P]

I use pre-terminated 0.1" crimp terminal wires to build things like this all the time.

In your case, you could buy some Male to Female wires, and 6 pin shells, assuming you don't have to have a ribbon cable, and can use individual wires   

Not an entirely bad idea...
I was hoping to IDC flat crimp, but individual wires crimped and stuffed would be a good second place!

Sorry Nusa - solder & shrink like that is hard work -= and the pins often pull out!

I think I have some ideas to work with - thanks to all

[forrestc]

I was hoping to IDC flat crimp, but individual wires crimped and stuffed would be a good second place!

One option would be to IDC crimp one end, and poke the other end.   I think the ebay auction I linked to is actually ribbon cable with pre-terminated ends if that makes it easier...

[Asmyldof]

If I don't remember horribly badly, you can easily use a 10pin for a 6pin standard connector. Any Odd-pins-per-row and any even-pins-per-row match each other as long as the plug physically match.

Either way, why not ask them to send 10p and 12p samples to try? Ass the Females while you're at it. Worst case you have some stock for your next weird plan.