Model T Parallel Cable

To Build a Cable

Parts

• IDC Male Centronics Connector (scroll down to "Part Code: IDCCENTRONICSML")
• 26P Female IDC Connector
• 26P flat cable (get 2 meters of "26 Core")

(Other Sources)

Directions

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

Alternative: Standard parallel printer cable

• motherboard parallel port cable
• 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

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