[Info-vax] O.T. Hardware question re. circuit board electrical insulation

[Scott Dorsey]

On 8/1/2020 11:26 AM, Galen wrote:
> Because that side is very close to the drive housing, with just a little flexing it’s possible for the protruding solder pins from the 50 pin ribbon cable to contact the drive housing—not a good thing.
> 
> Ordinary electrician’s tape looks like a simple solution, applied to either the drive, or over the protruding pins.
> 
> But a foam insulating pad over the pins would probably be better.
> 
> I tried to find such a thing on Amazon but only found weather stripping tape.
> 
> Hoping someone here can point me to the right material.

Go to the hardware store, ask for "double sided foam tape."  If
you are given a choice, buy the 3M brand.
--scott

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