IDC cable pitch for floppy drive
Posted: 21 Dec 2025 14:35
What's the pitch/spacing of the 34-pin floppy disk drive IDC cable?
It seems to be 2.54mm, but with an ageing eyesight I can't be 100% sure.
I need to replace the cable in my STe due to recasing, and am thinking about ordering a new one from Ali Express, except most of the cables are for PCs (twisted wires), so I believe the best solution would be to just buy a suitable lengthed IDC cable, and attach a couple of 34 pin female IDC connectors at each end.
By the way, what is the maximum length I can have the cable without causing issues?
It seems to be 2.54mm, but with an ageing eyesight I can't be 100% sure.
I need to replace the cable in my STe due to recasing, and am thinking about ordering a new one from Ali Express, except most of the cables are for PCs (twisted wires), so I believe the best solution would be to just buy a suitable lengthed IDC cable, and attach a couple of 34 pin female IDC connectors at each end.
By the way, what is the maximum length I can have the cable without causing issues?