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Subject: mini connectors
From: "1GDW" <>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2005 21:18:32 -0000
I am wiring cables for my mini disk and need to decide if I should 
use straight or angled connectors.
I have seen posts recommending angled connector but I question if 
that is a good idea.  My thoughts are that the angle connector will 
probably rotate in the jack if force is applied at an angle and that 
will produce noise as the connector moves.  That rotation will also 
drive the connector into any adjacent plugs.  My mini disk is small 
and the angled jack will need to extend beyond the side of the case, 
exposing it to anything near the case.  If the connector doesn't 
rotate or force is direct the leverage would be at the max and apply 
pressure to the jack causing fatigue.  
The straight connector would be less likely to rotate in the jack 
and the force from any angle other than right angle would cause less 
stress on the jack.  Since it is inline with the case it should be 
less likely to be pushed to the side.  Most handling is in and out 
of a pouch for the minidisk with the cables facing up.
Anyone have strong preferences for either type connector?
1GDW
Incidentally you folks have been very generous to my questions and 
it's time I came out of the closet, further posts will be signed 
with my name .  Another reason for posting my name is because when I 
did a spell check on the message the suggestion for 1GDW was GOD!  
Gerald "Jerry" White  Muscatine, IA  






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