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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Hardware Issues and discussion => Topic started by: Kremlar on July 23, 2015, 03:45:53 AM

Title: 23-pin cables?
Post by: Kremlar on July 23, 2015, 03:45:53 AM

I have a couple of cables here that I got with a bunch of other Amiga stuff.

One is a 23-pin male to female cable, about 1.5 feet long.

Another is a 23-pin male to male cable, probably about 6 feet long.

What is the most likely use for these cables?  Wondering if I should ditch them.  Rather not try to use them for something in the future and risk blowing something up...

Thanks!

Title: Re: 23-pin cables?
Post by: som99 on July 23, 2015, 07:24:09 AM

Male DB23 connectors are for external floppy and female for video.

Title: Re: 23-pin cables?
Post by: SACC-guy on July 24, 2015, 11:58:27 PM

Could be extending cable for either monitor or floppy. As power might be an issue the shorter one is leaning to the floppy. I bought one from Redmond cable but labeled it.

Title: Re: 23-pin cables?
Post by: danbeaver on July 25, 2015, 01:42:40 AM

Are you sure the other M<->M is 23-pin? A 25-pin M<->M is by far more common.