Re: An SPVHD success!

[Anthony Lawther <alawther@spammenot.mac.com>]

Steven Hirsch <snhirsch@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 11/07/2011 01:13 AM, Jerry wrote:
>> Steven Hirsch<snhirsch@gmail.com>  writes:
> 
>>> 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.
> 
> Yes, my wording was a bit tortured... I used only the raw _cable_ from
> the 25pin cord.  The connectors are DB19s (not that hard to find on this
> side of the pond, but apparently pure unobtanium in France).

Perhaps using the correct identifier as the search term is of more help: I
searched for "DA 15 France" and came up with a link to Farnell in the UK.
The particular connector was out of stock but an equivalent (german made)
connector is available for £3.48
http://uk.farnell.com/itt-cannon/da-15p-k87/connector-solder-cup-plug-15-way/dp/1760325
There are female connectors and hoods in stock also.
I haven't done a price comparison but surely shipping from the UK has to be
cheaper than from north America.

Regards, 
Anthony 
> 
>> I haven't yet put my SPVHD together; it's waiting for a few spare
>> evenings.
> 
> Just be very careful following the schematic!  It's way too easy to get
> your eyes crossed following wires back and forth :-)
> 
> Steve