Video cables

[steve30]

I have an Amiga branded Microvitec 1438S monitor which has a captive cable with a 23pin amiga video connector on the end.

This cable is a little bit too short though and I would like to replace it with a longer cable, with a high density 15pin connector (VGA type).

The problem I have is that I am not sure what kind of cable I need to buy. Is it possible to by the cable on its own (sans connectors), so I can connect one end into the 1438 and put a VGA connector on the other end?

I have no idea what the cable on its own would be called, or where I can get it from.

[steve30]

On the subject of 1438 monitors...

Has anyone ever tried to remove the back cover off one? I just tried now and no matter how much I forced it, the top of it wouldn't move. The bottom of the case came away nicely. I was just wondering if I was missing something.

I didn't want to damage it, but it does now have quite a few screwdriver marks one it.

[Zac67]

I hope you know of the dangers that live inside - even disconnected - monitors...

Having replaced a few (broken) monitor cables, my advice is to keep the original cable and build an extension instead. Replacing the plugs on the internal end can be a major pain, even more so when space is tight.

[steve30]

I suppose extending it would be doable. I'd still need to find suitable cable. I suppose I could just stick a VGA connector on the end of the current cable and get a VGA extension lead.

I just don't want it to be messy as this is what I have now:
http://stevecoates.net/stuff/23pin1.jpg
http://stevecoates.net/stuff/23pin2.jpg

[steve30]

Does anyone know what this type of cable is called and whether it is possible to buy it on it's own? I'm really stuck otherwise.

[Ianoakley]

Could you not get an Amiga RGB - VGA adpapter and then a VGA to VGA extender lead. I know it's 2 items but I doubt if you could get one lead that suits the purpose.

[steve30]

I have never come across an adaptor that would enable me to connect an Amiga monitor to a VGA display, so i would probably still have to make one, which would involve making more 23 pin connectors out of 25 pin connectors.

[Ianoakley]

Apologies but my suggestion won't work as the adapter needs to be Amiga male to svga male.
My M1438S monitor came with such a lead so they must be available. Amigakit might be able to make you a custom lead if you contact them.

[amigakit]

To convert a Microvitec 23-pin back to a VGA 15-pin port, you should use our ADAMON002 product shown here:

http://amigakit.leamancomputing.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=577

This is a Male 23-pin to Male 15-pin adapter.