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zarkon
Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 10
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:04 pm Post subject: How I can construct a parallel cable? |
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Hi!
I think that a normal parallel cable for printers doesn't work with SuperFlashCard. Is this correct?
I wish make a compatible parallel cable.
Is this configuración corred?
PC conector pin ----- SuperFlashCard pin
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 Not connected
18 Not connected
19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 25
Must I connect the 17 and 18 pin?
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rbudrick
Joined: 26 Mar 2004 Posts: 373
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Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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There's no point in making one. You need a "straight-thru" 25 pin male to male cable. The ones you can buy would be of far finer quality than anything you could just make.
-Rob |
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merp
Joined: 15 Dec 2005 Posts: 10
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Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2006 6:13 pm Post subject: |
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Get a generic cable. Don't get any name brand ones. |
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Gummy Bear
Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 43 Location: Great Britain
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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Get a Belkin one.
Belkin rule the roost. |
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Light001
Joined: 24 Sep 2006 Posts: 15
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Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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i got this cable DB25 M/M from
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=264778
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Pro Series IEEE 1284 Parallel Switchbox Cable - 1.8M (6 feet)
Part # CC3004aed06
This IEEE 1284 compliant Pro Series Parallel Switchbox Cable connects a PC to a manual or automatic switchbox. Featuring our exclusive wiring design and cable technology that guarantees optimal performance and data transfer.
Advantages :
• State-of-the-art-wiring design ensures 100% compatibility with all devices 100% of the time.
• Gold plated copper contacts provide maximum conductivity and keep data loss to a minimum.
• IEEE 1284 compliant printer cable.
• A Belkin Certified Lifetime Warranty.
Features
• Oversized ergonomic thumbscrews make installation a breeze.
• Ten times faster data transfer when compared with non-compliant IEEE 1284 cables.
• Flextec™ PVC rubberized cable jacket is extremely flexible for use in tight areas.
• Molded strain relief and PVC overmolding to ensure a lifetime of error-free data transmission.
• 28 AWG stranded tinned copper conductors are individually insulated in polypropylene to minimize cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free transmission.
• Ground indents provide excellent conductivity and retention with mating conductors.
• PVC premold encapsulates individual conductors to ensure electrical isolation and relieve stress.
• Aluminum undermold shielding helps to meet FCC requirements on EMI/RFI interference.
• Double shielded braid and foil to meet IEEE 1284 specifications, and ensure compliance with FCC requirements, reducing EMI/RFI.
• 18 tightly woven conductor pairs have each data line paired with a ground line to minimize cross talk, noise and other interference, ensuring error-free printing.
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got it for $20 at a local shop, I will post if it works when i get my SFC |
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Light001
Joined: 24 Sep 2006 Posts: 15
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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this cable works |
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