Re: 8 pin mini DIN pinout

[Randy Shackelford <shack@onyx.southwind.net>]

David Empson <dempson@actrix.gen.nz> wrote:

:>       Trying to connect to a "Laser Writer" printer.
:> The Apple Talk connector has a 9-pin DB connector.
:> I want to make a converter cable going from the DB 9-pin on the
:> printer to an 8-pin mini DIN.

: You don't need a converter cable.  Apple's original Mac models (128K and
: 512K) used the same DE-9 female connector for the serial port.

That's what I was gonna say

: You can get genuine LocalTalk (AppleTalk) drop boxes with either
: Mini-Din-8 or DE-9 connectors.  At least, you used to be able to get
: both types.  I doubt they are made any more.

: I've never heard of a third party one with this connector, so this may
: be an option only if you stick with genuine Apple cabling.

Most of the companies who made phonenet style boxes had a DB9 variant too.
I have a couple on hand since I have an original LW and my Fastpath box
uses one as well. As an alternative, you can find DIN8-DB9 adapters at
well stocked computer stores. It is a bit hard to find unless you go to a
real live Apple dealer. Those are definitely a vanishing breed; CompUSA
and the like just don't measure up to the remnants of Apple's authorized
dealer network from the old days.
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