[chbot] On the scrounge for micro-d connectors

[Andrew Dachs]

Let me know if you succeed. Also keen to know what terminator tools/pins are required? 

Cisco used similar ones on routers but am not sure if they’re identical.  Those cables are like hens teeth but perhaps someone has a box of them around. 
Andy


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> On 29/07/2020, at 11:38 PM, "ceo at andygardner.com" <ceo at andygardner.com> wrote:
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> 
> Hi Team,
> 
> I'm about to try out my PA-RISC VXI controller running HPUX 10.
> 
> Unfortunately, the video, GPIB  and network connectors are rather scarce Micro-D or Microminiature-D connectors. These are like the ubiquitous D connectors, but smaller. I understand they're used more frequently in industrial/space systems.
> 
> As a collector of weird shit, I'm hoping someone out there of a similar disposition just happens to have some of these lying around, to avoid me having to do what this dude did... http://spurtikus.de/2017/03/05/hp75000-series-c-agilent-e8401a-vxi-mainframe/
> 
> I'm in need of 2 x 15 pin plugs for the VGA and AUI, and 1 x 25 pin plug for the GPIB. Bonus chocolate fish if the already have the right connectors on the other end!
> 
> Also, I've yet to see any VXI modules surface within New Zealand. Does anyone on the list know of anyone that used VXI systems here, just out of curiosity.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Andy
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