Re: Does the Db-19 D Sub 19 pin connector exist ANYWHERE??

[pitz <pitz.wong@gmail.com>]

I was looking for a similar DB-19 M-F cable about a year ago:
http://groups.google.com/group/comp.sys.apple2/browse_thread/thread/d5e43414dd912fd5/

If you just need the connector and plan to do the soldering yourself,
they are at:
http://www.connectworld.net/cgi-bin/ccc/05MPartDB19.html

If you want a complete M-F cable (which is what I needed), they are
at:
http://www.connectworld.net/cgi-bin/ccc/L1567

/pitz

On Jul 23, 4:30 am, Steve <srk...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I bought a heap through a broker for a board im developing. On the
> invoice it stated it came from connectorworld. On their website they
> have more info ( here -http://www.connectworld.net/cgi-bin/hello-cables/scan/sf=code1/se=db1...
> )
> They are the classic solder bucket type, but plug up to apple's drives
> very well. I made a small PCB to auto terminate the 19 connectors.
> Otherwise its a solder fest getting all 19 connected. I couldnt locate
> an IDC type anywhere, but if you find one, id be greatful if you could
> let me know.
>
> Steve
>
> On Jul 23, 8:13 pm, "atfphotogra...@gmail.com"
>
> <atfphotogra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Jul 23, 3:30 am, Sterling <sterl...@ilc.net> wrote:
>
> > > Cross posted this in the Mac vintage, but maybe you guys know.
>
> > > Digikey and several other regular parts stores don't seem to carry a
> > > DB-19 part.
>
> > > I want to make an Apple Disk cable, but cannot find the part anywhere.
>
> > > I need the female version in particular.
>
> > > Maybe there are cables I can buy that already have the female Db-19 on
> > > them?
> > > Is that how these drives daisy chain anyways? Or are all the cables
> > > male ended with the pins inside?
>
> > > Why does apple do this?
>
> > Hello,
>
> > Each drive just chains to the next drive. Make sure that the drives
> > you want
> > to chain are compatible with the interface you are hooking them up to
> > (is it a
> > 5 1/4" only card, is it a UniDISK 3.5" card which will blow things up
> > if you attach
> > the wrong drive to it, etc..).
>
> > If you need DB-19 you basically have to chop them off other cables.
>
> > The only time that I can think of having an actual separate drive
> > cable is when
> > connecting a 5 1/4" DuoDISK to a Apple II.
>
> > Best,
>
> > ATF
>
>