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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: mr_silicon on April 24, 2008, 03:24:28 PM

Title: DB-23 (D-Sub) connector
Post by: mr_silicon on April 24, 2008, 03:24:28 PM

I remember seeing a thread recently about Amiga to SCART cables suggesting some component retailers selling DB-23 connectors cheaply, but can't find it now.

Can anyone recommended a company??

Also will a standard DB-25 hood fit a 23-pin connector?

Title: Re: DB-23 (D-Sub) connector
Post by: leofoe on April 24, 2008, 03:36:05 PM

Don't know where you are located, but they seem to be available here (http://www.connectworld.net/cgi-bin/iec/05CQPDB23.html) and here (http://www.connections-usa.com/DB23FS-db23-connectors.html).

Title: Re: DB-23 (D-Sub) connector
Post by: rkauer on April 24, 2008, 04:19:37 PM

 You can "make" a 23pin D-sub using a DB25-sub.

 With a rotary tool or equivalent, cut out pins 13 and 25 of the DB25 and you are set.

Title: Re: DB-23 (D-Sub) connector
Post by: ravepants on April 24, 2008, 05:06:37 PM

Also they do them here (http://www.cpc.co.uk)

Title: Re: DB-23 (D-Sub) connector
Post by: Heinz on April 24, 2008, 05:10:04 PM

here too (http://www.reichelt.de/?;ACTION=3;LA=4;GROUP=C1211;GROUPID=3202;ARTICLE=7000;START=0;SORT=preis;OFFSET=16;SID=177plk@qwQARIAADwxVq496acc25af3054cebef457811efeed845)

Title: Re: DB-23 (D-Sub) connector
Post by: mr_silicon on April 25, 2008, 04:04:49 PM

Thanks guys, that's what I was after!

Would still like to know if you can use a DB-25 hood with a DB-23 connector?

Title: Re: DB-23 (D-Sub) connector
Post by: Amiduffer on April 25, 2008, 06:28:07 PM

Good find. I'm surprised anyone would make them anymore.

Title: Re: DB-23 (D-Sub) connector
Post by: leofoe on April 25, 2008, 08:08:16 PM

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Would still like to know if you can use a DB-25 hood with a DB-23 connector?

They seem to be different size: DB23 (http://www.connectworld.net/cgi-bin/iec/fullpic?4i32ifgH;DB23H;45) versus DB25 (http://www.connectworld.net/cgi-bin/iec/fullpic?4i32ifgH;DB25H;64).

Title: Re: DB-23 (D-Sub) connector
Post by: mrmkl on April 26, 2008, 08:04:03 PM

D23 female plugs into the video port, male to disk port.
These are probably not made anymore, old stocks are depleting?
It's not so easy to make a D23F from a DB-25F, as is with the male counterparts, where pins can be removed, but you'd need to saw the connector, which can be a nasty operation without really suitable tools?

Title: Re: DB-23 (D-Sub) connector
Post by: on April 26, 2008, 08:09:44 PM

This eBay item (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160209785310) has ended but the guy says he has plenty more in stock.