Re: Apple IIgs questions

[Richard Kilpatrick <delorean@NOSPAMbtconnect.com>]

On 2/10/04 4:37 pm, in article 20041002113757.04530.00001723@mb-m02.aol.com,
"Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com> wrote:

> Richard Kilpatrick wrote:
> 
>> On 2/10/04 12:44 pm, in article 415e948e$1@e-post.inode.at,
>> "Supertopcheckerbunny" <remove-this-lotek64-and-this@aon.at> wrote:
>> 
>>> Is there any possibility to connect a non-Apple RGB monitor? (I have a
>>> few Commodore RGB monitors.)
>> 
>> I use a 1084SD2 on mine - stereo speakers and amp, too, so nice.
>> 
>> I made the cable - Unless you can find low-profile DB connectors without the
>> sort of clamp for holding the pins, you need to file them down to fit the
>> precise holes Apple (and Commodore for that matter) left for connectors.
> 
> How do you mean?
> 
> The connectors seem perfectly standard.

The sort of connectors they sell in electronics shops here have a clamp
around the edge of the D-shell - it protrudes and reduces the depth of the
connector when used in something like the Iigs which has a D shell shaped
opening in the back panel, rather than just a rectange large enough to cover
the mounting screws, holes and an area around them.

Richard

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