Re: An SPVHD success!

[Michael J. Mahon <mjmahon@aol.com>]

Anthony Lawther <alawther@spammenot.mac.com> wrote:
> 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

Actually, shipping from the US is a real bargain--particularly if a
moderately large lot is shipped. 

I would expect connector prices in the US to be less than half the quote
above. 

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