The stripe is normally used to identify pin 1 and this is the way it should
be used. However, on systems like Doepfer the only important point is that
the stripe is orientated to the connector/board the same at both ends i.e.
bottom-to-bottom (described way) or top-to-top.

Some systems like my Panther, however, use polarised connectors (the headers
on my modules are boxed and orientated) and it is essential that pin 1 goes
to the right spot and, theoretically, the strip is not important as long as
pin 1 is connected to pin 1 and is installed in the right orientation.

So, the technically correct way is that the stripe should identify pin 1 on
the connector and at both ends. If this is followed by everyone then you
will not have problems installing power cables as long as you observe the
orientation markings on the modules that do not use a polarised connector.

Best Regards

(Mr) Laurie Biddulph
Phone: +61 (0)2 4340 0938
Mobile: 0400 257 645

Elby Designs
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Monroe Eskew" < monroe.eskew@... >
To: < Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com >
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 1:16 AM
Subject: 1 red band orientation


> Is the red band on the power ribbon just a marker to help us Is the
> power ribbon functionally symmetrical, so that we can reverse the plug
> orientation on both ends and be alright
>
> Thanks,
> Monroe
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