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===Parts=== | ===Parts=== | ||
*[https://www.peconnectors.com/female-idc-sockets-.100-2.54mm/hws1927/ 26P (2x13) Female IDC with polarity and strain relief] | |||
*[https://www.peconnectors.com/edgecards-and-centronics/hws2920/ 36P Male Centronics IDC with bail locks] | |||
*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R2JJUG/ 26P 1.27mm flat cable 5ft] or [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2I9JGA/ 10ft] | |||
====Other Sources==== | |||
[https://www.digikey.com/short/pvbjjfjn DigiKey cart with all black parts] | |||
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futurlec.com: | |||
*[https://www.futurlec.com/ConnIDC.shtml#:~:text=IDCCENTRONICSML IDC Male Centronics Connector] (scroll to bottom) | *[https://www.futurlec.com/ConnIDC.shtml#:~:text=IDCCENTRONICSML IDC Male Centronics Connector] (scroll to bottom) | ||
*[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") | ||
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Amazon | |||
*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R2JJUG/ cable] | |||
*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R2JEMY/ 26P Female IDC Connector] | |||
*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZB6VLWQ/ 36P Male Centronics IDC Connector] | |||
===Directions=== | ===Directions=== | ||
Very simple:<br> | Very simple:<br> | ||
Just place the colored wire on the pin #1 position on both connectors. | Just place the colored wire on the pin #1 position on both connectors. | ||
==Alternative: Standard parallel printer cable== | |||
*[https://pccables.com/07123.html motherboard parallel port cable] | |||
*[https://pccables.com/00001.html db25-centronics 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== | ==Compatibility== | ||
Revision as of 05:49, 26 October 2021
To Build a Cable
Parts
- 26P (2x13) Female IDC with polarity and strain relief
- 36P Male Centronics IDC with bail locks
- 26P 1.27mm flat cable 5ft or 10ft
Other Sources
DigiKey cart with all black parts
futurlec.com:
- IDC Male Centronics Connector (scroll to bottom)
- 26P Female IDC Connector
- 26P flat cable (get 2 meters of "26 Core")
Amazon
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