A replacement for the HP-41 zebra connector

[mfleming]

I've posted letters today to those who've agreed to test the flex circuit as a zebra connector replacement. The letter includes all material needed to assemble the zebra replacement, including two types of the cord material. Much to my surprise (though not surprising) a bumpy letter that can't go through an automatic sorting machine requires an extra twenty-one cent stamp. Ah well!

Just an update to those receiving the letter, the gray spline cord material seems to deform under pressure with time, and doesn't immediately spring back. As a result, opening and then re-closing the case will result in a contact failure. So, scratch that choice of material from the list of supplies...

~ Mark