How can I connect a 12-pin ZIF/FFC cable to my Arduino Uno?

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Hi everyone,

I’m new to Arduino and hardware electronics in general, so please bare with me if this is a rather basic question or if I have some technical terms mixed up :slight_smile:

I have an embedded module (small barcode scanner) that I want to connect to my Arduino Uno for a project. It has what I believe is a 12-pin ZIF/FFC cable attached to it for interface. What are my options for connecting this to my Arduino?

From the datasheet supplied by the producer I get the logics of which pin should be connected where, but I need someone to explain my options for getting the pins from that very small ZIF/FFC cable into individual pins for connecting wires.

What are my best options working with this interface?

Are these what I am looking for? →

[FPC/FFC flat cable transfer plate is directly inserted DIY 0.5 mm spacing connector

[DIY welding connector adapter plate 0.5 to 2.54 FFC/FPC 0.5mm spacing 12P

Any other accessories I could buy to get this up and running ASAP?

Any help is GREATLY appreciated!](1PCS DIY Welding Connector Adapter Plate 0.5 To 2.54 FFC/FPC 0.5mm Spacing 6P / 12P / 24P / 50P Straight And Curved Needles - AliExpress 13)](1PCS FFC/FPC Adapter Board 0.5 To 2.54MM 4/6/12/24/40/50/60P 80P Solder The Connector - AliExpress 13)

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That is a bit hard to tell if we don’t know what the trace spacing is on your ffc. If you can measure the overall width of those traces to be close to 6mm on average then it is probably correct. But it has to fit the breakout board connector in every way. Show pictures!