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===Parts=== | ===Parts=== | ||
*[https://www.futurlec.com/ConnIDC.shtml#:~:text=IDCCENTRONICSML IDC Male Centronics Connector] (scroll down to "Part Code: '''IDCCENTRONICSML'''") | |||
*[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]]) | |||
===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== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:46, 3 May 2022
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")
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