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Wirewrap parts
coldfiremc:
Hi. I got from trash, lots of those vector wirewrap boards. however, I don't have the important part: the wirewrap pins and posts. I really want to try some little homebrew projects with computers (have tons of Z80 and SRAMS) and this could be a more reliable way to realize them.
So i don't have any idea about names of parts and part numbers and where to buy. I was going to buy one of those wirewrapper tools (WSU-30) and AWG 30 wire, but I don't know what more I would need.
Here, the only store selling this kind of stuff is Allied Electronics. I don't get mad if you suggest me to buy NOS or surplus parts in Ebay, especially is for little cheaper parts.
Thanks for your help
worsthorse:
If you are going to build IC-based stuff, just look for wirewrap sockets on ebay. You may be shocked at the prices. As far as tools go, if you are going to wirewrap more than a few sockets, find a used electric wirewrap gun. Be careful not to buy a pneumatic or battery-powered version. The first is impossible to use and the second is unlikely to have a good battery.
You'll also need an unwrap tool and strippers. If you watch ebay you will find pre-stripped 30AWG wire, in pre-cut sizes. It is really handy for prototyping and will save you a world of pain if you are doing a lot of wirewrapping.
Unless your project is very small, you are going to need a schematic software package that does wire lists. I haven't done wirewrap for a long time, so I don't know if any of the current packages still do that.
Last thing: start with a very small project. It takes a while to get the hang of using the tools. Good luck.
jfiresto:
A quick bit of searching found this source of wire wrap sockets and tools. The machined-contact IC socket prices, adjusted for inflation, are roughly what I remember: for sockets with simpler contacts but more gold.
coldfiremc:
This is a really good supplier. However I only see sockets (that trash has sockets too, very fine trash), I dont know if posts are needed too for discrete passive components. I saw forked sockets like this
Are sockets like this adequate to hold 2pin passive components?
jfiresto:
Yes, that is what I used to use them for.
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