On 2/13/2017 4:09 PM, Bill Gunshannon wrote:
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From: cctech [cctech-boun...@classiccmp.org] on behalf of Earl Evans
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Sent: Monday, February 13, 2017 6:45 PM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic Posts Only
Subject: Changing wire-wrap configurations on DEC circuit boards
Hi there,
I've got a couple of DEC QBUS boards (including a quad SLU) for which
configuration is set by wire-wrap jumpers. I don't have a wire-wrap tool,
and have found that trying this by hand without one is not workable.
Has anyone come up with a clever way to permit reconfiguration of these
boards without semi-permanent changes? Or, alternatively, what wire-wrap
tool would you recommend?
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I have a hlf dozen wirewrap tools laying around. I have found little if any
difference in them. Amazon has them for $10 to about $30 dollars. If it
matches the size wire your using the Radio Shack works fine for me.
bill
Takes a bit of time for these, but I'd try for one recommended by Bill
or one of these:
New-OEM-Wire-Wrap-Strip-Unwrap-Tool-Hand-Manual-Winding-Rods-For-WSU-30M-AWG-30-/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/262798514618
30 gauge, so if you want to use the stripper, that size wire will be
needed. They used to have
them with semi safe to use strippers for other sizes. If you are really
worried, get NoNics strippers
if you can find them.
Thanks
Jim
