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UIDE Universal IDE adapter cards for Z-80 computers

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/* PCW and 6128 Expansion Port 50 way edge connector */
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The rows on the PCB are 2.54mm apart, which is fine if you want to fit a 50 way box header and use a 50 way IDC connector to 50 way IDC edge connector cable, but not fine for fitting this type of edge connector. Hence a little bit of hackery being necessary when fitting the edge connector directlyto the adapter board.
I found when building a board for someone that it is easier to leave one row of pins straight, and use needle pliers to bend the other row's pins into a sort of Z shape. IHere'll post s how to do it. {| class="wikitable"|-| [[File:Marking the pins.png|thumb|1. Mark the pins on the edge connector. Drag a picture soonpencil across the pins, about 1mm above the point where the pin narrows.]]||| [[File:Bending the pins.png|thumb|2. Bending the pins on the edge connector. Bend one pin at atime, and line up the tip of the pliers with the pencil mark on each leg. Keep the pliers perpendicular to the back of the connector and move them inwards, holding the connector firmly.]]||| [[File:Trial fitting to the expansion port adapter board.jpg|thumb|3. Trial fitting to the expansion port adapter board. Make adjustments here, and once all the pins are in the holes, press the board and connector together firmly.]]|-| [[File:Connector sitting square.jpg|thumb|4. You are looking to ensure the connector is sitting square on the adapter board.]]||| [[File:Close up of solder side of the connector.jpg|thumb|5. Close up of solder side of the connector. Check that all the bent pins are showing before beginning to solder the connector to the board.]]|}
Also, please note that the edge connector must be fitted so that it comes out of the '''back''' of the board. Please check the pictures of the finished boards and ensure you get this right. If in doubt, contact me.
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