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How to connect membrane tracks on a keyboard? Problem on photo

How to connect membrane tracks on a keyboard?
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Pin Swap for an FMC Connector

What determines if you can swap pins on an FMC or not? I can technically swap the pins on a PCB footprint but the datasheets don't show the pin arrangement I'm about to make to make the trace routes ...
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What is this called, PCB bevelled fingers?

I found this non-plated fingers PCB connector, with blackish color, in a Logitech MK240 wireless keyboard. This fingers connect between the PCB and plastic sheets wiring (for the keys). It is a bit ...
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1oz copper ok for card edge connector in prototype?

I'm doing a small prototype system and would like to fab boards at one of the inexpensive Chinese places like: https://www.elecrow.com/pcb-manufacturing.html I'm going to bus the boards using ribbon-...
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Which surface finish for edge connector plating to increase number of mating cycles with sliding spring contact?

I'd wish to insert a small 12x33mm PCB into a USB slot multiple times a day. Because of that high number of expected mating cycles, the surface finish of the edge connector should be chosen wisely. ...
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inverted PCB plug approach (to connect two single sided boards with jumpers)

Currently, I'm only capable of producing satisfactory single-sided PCB's. I wouldn't dare to do double-sided, and I'm not at the stage to hire someone to do double-sided PCB's especially when I don't ...
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Using a via to strengthen surface mount connector on or near pad

I am trying to design a board that has a surface mount connector. I was shown a picture of an example board that has vias on the pads of the connector. I don't believe the via is for connecting to a ...
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