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===Parts=== | ===Parts=== | ||
*[https://www. | '''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. | *[https://www.futurlec.com/ConnIDC.shtml#:~:text=IDCCENTRONICSML IDC Male Centronics Connector] (scroll to bottom, get the MALE Centronics) | ||
*[https://www. | *[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") | |||
([[Model_T_Parallel_Cable:Other_Sources|Other Sources]]) | ([[Model_T_Parallel_Cable:Other_Sources|Other Sources]]) | ||
Revision as of 07:26, 26 October 2021
To Build a Cable
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.
- IDC Male Centronics Connector (scroll to bottom, get the MALE Centronics)
- 26P Female IDC Connector
- 26P flat cable (get 2 meters of "26 Core")
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