Im new here. I need a new ribbon cable

[Darin]

I have a D8B that I have been very happy with other than it has been
> freezing up more often, prompting me to have to re-seat the power
> distribution ribbon cable, that runs to the DSP PCB. I have messed
> around with it so much that it doesnt fit snug anymore. Does anyone know where I can find a new one?

Darin

[Crash]

You aren't going to find a new one. As I recall, those particular cables were made in house. It shouldn't be too difficult to create something that will work. I would consider soldering on one wire per pin if I were in your situation.

[Darin]

Dont think Ill find one? I didnt think so either. I guess i will try to find a electronics repair guy that can make a copy of the cable for me. thanks for the insight

[Crash]

Dont think Ill find one? I didnt think so either. I guess i will try to find a electronics repair guy that can make a copy of the cable for me. thanks for the insight

That would be a good route to go as well. Best of luck and welcome to the forum by the way.

[bitSync]

Welcome to the forum.

Spares are indeed getting more difficult to find. But if you put a saved search out on ebay you will see the occasional d8b pop up that someone has disassembled and is parting out.

[FrankH]

Are you kidding? Can't find these?

http://www.buycheapr.com/us/result.jsp? ... bon+cables

http://www.interconinc.com/portfolio/fl ... QgodwhgAmA

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/computer-ribbon-cable

http://www.pacificcable.com/More_Pages/ ... Cable.html

http://www.jameco.com/1/3/computer-ribbon-cable

There's tons of this stuff out there.

[doktor1360]

Get the attention of Eric Russ... (topganoeric @ aol.com). I'd bet the mortgage he'd be able to provide that cable (and just about anything else you'd need)... I've purchased everything from BIOS chips to the D8B 'trim' (the armrest & two side panels)... he's a GREAT source for parts (D8B & HDR/MDR/SDR)...

Oh, and welcome aboard Brutha... keep this forum posted on your progress...

Peace

[Crash]

Frank, I believe he is talking about those funky power cables, not the usual ribbon animals. I am sure you can find the stuff to make one but not a pre made.

I forgot about Eric. That is yet another avenue.

[Darin]

Frank, what Im looking for is similiar, but none of that will work for what I need. I didnt think about Eric. I got all my effects from him a few years ago. Thanks, Ill try him.

[bitSync]

d8b brain card with a ton-o-cables here -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mackie-d8b-Brain-Card-055-136-00-Works-/281111165818?pt=US_Live_Studio_Mixers&hash=item417387fb7a#ht_83wt_1076

and here -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mackie-d8b-Brain-Card-Tested-and-Guaranteed-Working-/151029646335?pt=US_Live_Studio_Mixers&hash=item232a1183ff#ht_2333wt_1076