Need some information on the FFC socket in the CJV30-60

[CodeHorror]

Hi all,

I picked up a Mimaki CJV30-60 at auction. It was listed as faulty and I got it for a good price.

I took her apart and noticed the FFC socket on the mainboard was broken. There was no clip to hold the cable it. Somebody had tried to desolder it and part of the plastic was melted with some lifted pads.

I can repair it quite easily. I've repaired the pads, but I cant find any information on what FFC socket I need. It's the smaller FFC socket that's responsible for the printer head memory etc.

Any information on this socket would be great. I've attached an image.

Thanks!

 

[CodeHorror]

I found this, but it's not available with 1.0mm pitch, only 0.5mm. This looks to be the correct one though: https://uk.farnell.com/hirose-hrs/fh12-50s-0-5sva-54/connector-ffc-fpc-zif-50pos-0/dp/2564808

 

[Solventinkjet]

Yeah those break all the time. I thought I had a picture for you but all of the boards I have are broken!

 

[netsol]

Yeah those break all the time. I thought I had a picture for you but all of the boards I have are broken!

shouldn't that be a simple replacement with a hot air rework station (not by me, i am too blind for that sort of thing)

 

[CodeHorror]

shouldn't that be a simple replacement with a hot air rework station (not by me, i am too blind for that sort of thing)

Yes. You can solder them too using the drag technique. Or solder the pins one by one if you've got a fine tip.

 

[CodeHorror]

Any idea where I can get these sockets? I ordered from 2 different places, were meant to be 1mm but they sent 0.5mm. I asked why and they said they don't stock the 1mm.

I've got an idea where I can use that connector, and print a small breakout type board. I'd rather just get the replacement part though. I'd really love to get this working and starting using it for my own business.

 

[Solventinkjet]

I usually use Mouser Electronics or DigiKey for that type of stuff here in the US. Not sure if they ship to you but I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[CodeHorror]

Tried mouser and farnells (similar site here in the UK) but they don't have the 1mm sockets.

 

[netsol]

Yes. You can solder them too using the drag technique. Or solder the pins one by one if you've got a fine tip.

a very fine tip

Tried mouser and farnells (similar site here in the UK) but they don't have the 1mm sockets.

digikey or newark electronics?

 

[netsol]

i imagine it is a question of scale, the fact that you only need 1

 

[CodeHorror]

I think that's it. I don't think 1mm are common and as I only need 1 they're probably not keeping stock around. Going to check newark and do some more digging around.

 

[netsol]

you need a distributor who regularly brings semiconductors and connectors in from the large manufacturers
AS A COURTESY, they allow these guys to add nusance items on to weekly/monthly orders, where they have already made the order minimum. it may be back ordered a cycle or two, but it WILL BE PROCESSED

i retired Feb. 2020. i will reach out and see if any of the friends i had 3 years ago are still working (& breathing, of course) & will do me a favor & place the order
it can't hurt to try

 

[CodeHorror]

Thank you so much netsol, that would be very helpful, and much appreciated.

 

[netsol]

just a thought.
might it not be easier, to purchase a pair of mating connectors, with the "improper" pitch and change both mating connectors, on both boards?

my approach then, would be to purchase a pair of each and keep "spares" in case of future board failure

 

[netsol]

never mind, my misunderstanding the difference between the two connectors