Re: An SPVHD success!

[Jerry <awanderin@yahoo.ca>]

Steven Hirsch <snhirsch@gmail.com> writes:

> On 11/03/2011 06:51 PM, James Littlejohn wrote:
>>> The DIY package is available, visithttp://www.spvhd.org/- chapter 4.
>>>
>>> Antoine
>
>> I was not aware these were already being sold! I must get one(or
>> three). ;)
>
> Only the bare-board + parts kits are available.  Cedric is still
> working on the enclosure for finished units.
>
> If you can get your hands on DB19 M&F connectors and have a decent
> bench setup, construction is not too bad.  Took me a couple of
> evenings.
>
> I found a 25pin serial cord in my junk bin with 18-conductors + shield
> and used the wire for the drive cable.  The entire thing fit in a
> little Velleman project box about 4 x 1-3/4 x 1-3/4".
>
> Steve
>

There are DB-19 connectors and hoods available for a reasonable price
(in North America anyhow; I'm in Canada).  I bought mine from
www.connectworld.net.

I haven't yet put my SPVHD together; it's waiting for a few spare
evenings.

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Jerry    awanderin at yahoo dot ca