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echo: tech
to: Jasen Betts
from: Tom Walker
date: 2004-10-31 07:49:52
subject: 8-bit LPT cable

->  RT> The PS/2 style keyboard and mouse connectors,  I'd refer to as
->  RT> mini-DIN. Smaller diameter,  by a significant amount,  and I've never
->  RT> even attempted to solder one.

-> I've never seen one advertised for sale loose, I haven't looked for a few
-> years, or looked hard.

 They are available. Do a Google Search for "DIN connectors".
But the pins are very close together and you need a Very Steady Hand, A
Very small soldering Iron tip, and a goog magnifing glass to do the
work. Those Ring Florecscents arround a Magnifying glass work
great.


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