Can you fold a data ribbon?

Phil2008 · 30 Aug 2023 at 14:22

I bought 1 of these for my 3d printer to have better access to the sd card, but the cable is too long. so can you fold and seriously flatten the ribbon without damaging it?

I'm modding the sd reader something similar to this.

tom_e · 30 Aug 2023 at 14:33

Used to fold old school IDE cables flat back against themselves with no issues

Philtor · 30 Aug 2023 at 19:03

Yeah if it’s anything like the old IDE cables then you can fold it no probs. Never had one fail but horrible looking things

Rroff · 30 Aug 2023 at 19:17

Most ribbon cables are designed to fold, however don't push pressure on/pinch the fold itself, fasten it a bit below the fold if retaining it against something and don't tuck it under something which will put pressure on the folded bit as that will have an impact on lifespan. (If it is the flat conductor type you definitely don't want to pinch the fold).

Chaos666 · 30 Aug 2023 at 21:06

you can fold any cable.. its just a case of "how much"

Phil2008 · 31 Aug 2023 at 14:20

Thanks guys all done, just folded the cable, pinched it a bit as you can see and stuck a bit of tape around to hold it.. Not a brilliant job but you cant see the ribbon from the front and thats all that matters. I did a 7hr print last night without any problems...