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Re: Obtaining a null modem cable for my 2GS [message #278321 is a reply to message #278316]

Thu, 08 January 2015 22:55

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Christopher G. Mason
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On 1/8/2015 10:11 PM, Alistair Ross wrote:
> Thanks Alex (et al.), I'm currently looking at the cheapest way to get
> one to
> me, after all we don't have Ebay in New Zealand, so the chances of
> finding a mac
> 8 din here is almost zero. Then there is my near complete lack of
> ability to
> solder, despite having a soldering iron, I am pretty awful, so even this
> option
> sounds pretty painful for me, I'd rather just get a pre-made cable, ideally
> 8-din to DB9 and I think Bill Garber may be able to come to the rescue
> so I'm
> incredibly indebted to him if he can indeed help me out.
>

8-pin mini din plugs with crimp-on terminals are likely available
locally, same with DB-9 plugs. Just strip the wire, crimp on the pin and
insert into the socket.

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