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===Parts===
===Parts===
'''futurlec''' is one of the very few places that has all the necessary parts in one shop, the centronics connector includes a strain relief, and lets you buy just the few feet of cable you need.
*[https://www.futurlec.com/ConnIDC.shtml#:~:text=IDCCENTRONICSML IDC Male Centronics Connector] (scroll down to "Part Code: '''IDCCENTRONICSML'''")
*[https://www.futurlec.com/ConnIDC.shtml#:~:text=IDCCENTRONICSML IDC Male Centronics Connector] (scroll to bottom, get the MALE Centronics)
*[https://www.futurlec.com/Connectors/IDCC26pr.shtml 26P Female IDC Connector]
*[https://www.futurlec.com/Connectors/IDCC26pr.shtml 26P Female IDC Connector]
*[https://www.futurlec.com/Cable.shtml#:~:text=GRCABLE26 26P flat cable] (get 2 meters of "26 Core")
*[https://www.futurlec.com/Cable.shtml#:~:text=GRCABLE26 26P flat cable] (get 2 meters of "26 Core")

Latest revision as of 18:46, 3 May 2022

To Build a Cable

Parts

(Other Sources)

Directions

Very simple:
Just place the colored wire on the pin #1 position on both connectors.

Alternative: Standard parallel printer cable

Remove the nuts from the db25 plug on the motherboard cable, discard the metal bracket, re-install the nuts on the db25 plug.

Compatibility

This cable is correct for several models of computer:

TRS-80 Model 100
TANDY Model 102, 200, 600
NEC PC-8201, PC-8201A, PC-8300, PC-8401, PC-8500
Olivetti M10
Kyotronic KC-85