J1/Molex 39-53-2314 is Unavailable

HenrykRichter / A500KB

Amiga 500 Custom Mechanical Keyboard

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J1/Molex 39-53-2314 is Unavailable #8

Open ajacocks opened 3 weeks ago

ajacocks commented 3 weeks ago

Is there a replacement for the unavailable Molex 39-53-2314? None of the big parts houses seems to have it in stock, or on order. I searched for alternate 31 pin FFCs, but couldn't find any.

HenrykRichter commented 3 weeks ago

Connectors with 1.25mm pitch are not easy to get these days. One alternative to the Molex part would be TE/AMP 3-84533-1 (which is also out of stock at the places I frequent).

A UK retro shop is selling re-designed A500 keyboard controllers lately which have a non-ZIF connector. Maybe those people behind it could offer some insight on parts availability.

ajacocks commented 3 weeks ago

Well, one option might be a sub board to mount the vertical version at 90 degrees: https://www.molex.com/en-us/products/part-detail/39532315

Think that would fit? That part seems to be available.