What's this connector?
Guys, I have a old handheld gadget (circa 1993) with this weird DC charging port: http://www.snarc.net/port.jpg ... can't find the adapter for it. Anyone know what this is called so I can buy a plug? It's about the same diameter as a PS/2 plug. ________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit evan@vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation
It might be a "Mini Din" type, but I have never seen and can't find that pin configuration. What is the device? On Apr 19, 2017, at 3:42 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: Guys, I have a old handheld gadget (circa 1993) with this weird DC charging port: http://www.snarc.net/port.jpg ... can't find the adapter for it. Anyone know what this is called so I can buy a plug? It's about the same diameter as a PS/2 plug. ________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit evan@vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation
That is a very special kind of connector. It's called a "desolder-this-stupid-thing-and-replace-with-a-normal-barrel-jack" -Ian On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 3:42 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Guys,
I have a old handheld gadget (circa 1993) with this weird DC charging port: http://www.snarc.net/port.jpg ... can't find the adapter for it. Anyone know what this is called so I can buy a plug? It's about the same diameter as a PS/2 plug.
________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit
evan@vcfed.org (646) 546-9999
www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation
2x on what Ian said. Does the device use more than one power rail? I recall seeing plugs like that on some external drive enclosures that put +5v and +12v on a single plug. -J On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Ian Primus via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
That is a very special kind of connector. It's called a "desolder-this-stupid-thing-and-replace-with-a-normal-barrel-jack"
-Ian
On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 3:42 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Guys,
I have a old handheld gadget (circa 1993) with this weird DC charging port: http://www.snarc.net/port.jpg ... can't find the adapter for it. Anyone know what this is called so I can buy a plug? It's about the same diameter as a PS/2 plug.
________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit
evan@vcfed.org (646) 546-9999
www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation
-- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085
There is a more standard set of din connectors (mini-din 4, and locking din 4) for giving 5v and 12v on one connector, I know it was used on some early toshiba laptops and a few early usb peripherals like cd drives/burners. Mini-din 4 is very common and is also used for S-video, and for Apple ADB keyboards/mice, so getting cables and sockets should be very simple. The "standard" 5v/12v pinout for those connectors can probably be found on pinouts.ru somewhere, this MIGHT be it, but first find a power supply (rexon ac-005 or similar) and make sure the power comes out the pins you think it does with a meter http://pinoutguide.com/ChargersAdapters/fantom_hdd_power_pinout.shtml On 4/19/2017 12:09 PM, Jason Perkins via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
2x on what Ian said. Does the device use more than one power rail? I recall seeing plugs like that on some external drive enclosures that put +5v and +12v on a single plug.
-J
On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Ian Primus via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
That is a very special kind of connector. It's called a "desolder-this-stupid-thing-and-replace-with-a-normal-barrel-jack"
-Ian
On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 3:42 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Guys,
I have a old handheld gadget (circa 1993) with this weird DC charging port: http://www.snarc.net/port.jpg ... can't find the adapter for it. Anyone know what this is called so I can buy a plug? It's about the same diameter as a PS/2 plug.
________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit
evan@vcfed.org (646) 546-9999
www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation
-- Jonathan Gevaryahu jgevaryahu@gmail.com jgevaryahu@hotmail.com
Looks like a Kycon KPJ-3S or similar if this reference is to be believed: http://en.globtek.com/connectors/ David Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 19, 2017, at 12:28, Jonathan Gevaryahu via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
There is a more standard set of din connectors (mini-din 4, and locking din 4) for giving 5v and 12v on one connector, I know it was used on some early toshiba laptops and a few early usb peripherals like cd drives/burners.
Mini-din 4 is very common and is also used for S-video, and for Apple ADB keyboards/mice, so getting cables and sockets should be very simple. The "standard" 5v/12v pinout for those connectors can probably be found on pinouts.ru somewhere, this MIGHT be it, but first find a power supply (rexon ac-005 or similar) and make sure the power comes out the pins you think it does with a meter http://pinoutguide.com/ChargersAdapters/fantom_hdd_power_pinout.shtml
On 4/19/2017 12:09 PM, Jason Perkins via vcf-midatlantic wrote: 2x on what Ian said. Does the device use more than one power rail? I recall seeing plugs like that on some external drive enclosures that put +5v and +12v on a single plug.
-J
On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Ian Primus via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
That is a very special kind of connector. It's called a "desolder-this-stupid-thing-and-replace-with-a-normal-barrel-jack"
-Ian
On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 3:42 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Guys,
I have a old handheld gadget (circa 1993) with this weird DC charging port: http://www.snarc.net/port.jpg ... can't find the adapter for it. Anyone know what this is called so I can buy a plug? It's about the same diameter as a PS/2 plug.
________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit
evan@vcfed.org (646) 546-9999
www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation
-- Jonathan Gevaryahu jgevaryahu@gmail.com jgevaryahu@hotmail.com
Looks like an emoticon. On 4/19/2017 12:44 PM, David Ryskalczyk via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Looks like a Kycon KPJ-3S or similar if this reference is to be believed: http://en.globtek.com/connectors/
David
Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 19, 2017, at 12:28, Jonathan Gevaryahu via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
There is a more standard set of din connectors (mini-din 4, and locking din 4) for giving 5v and 12v on one connector, I know it was used on some early toshiba laptops and a few early usb peripherals like cd drives/burners.
Mini-din 4 is very common and is also used for S-video, and for Apple ADB keyboards/mice, so getting cables and sockets should be very simple. The "standard" 5v/12v pinout for those connectors can probably be found on pinouts.ru somewhere, this MIGHT be it, but first find a power supply (rexon ac-005 or similar) and make sure the power comes out the pins you think it does with a meter http://pinoutguide.com/ChargersAdapters/fantom_hdd_power_pinout.shtml
On 4/19/2017 12:09 PM, Jason Perkins via vcf-midatlantic wrote: 2x on what Ian said. Does the device use more than one power rail? I recall seeing plugs like that on some external drive enclosures that put +5v and +12v on a single plug.
-J
On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Ian Primus via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
That is a very special kind of connector. It's called a "desolder-this-stupid-thing-and-replace-with-a-normal-barrel-jack"
-Ian
On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 3:42 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Guys,
I have a old handheld gadget (circa 1993) with this weird DC charging port: http://www.snarc.net/port.jpg ... can't find the adapter for it. Anyone know what this is called so I can buy a plug? It's about the same diameter as a PS/2 plug.
________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit
evan@vcfed.org (646) 546-9999
www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation
-- Jonathan Gevaryahu jgevaryahu@gmail.com jgevaryahu@hotmail.com
Looks like a Kycon KPJ-3S or similar if this reference is to be believed: http://en.globtek.com/connectors/
Good call! Thank you. I ordered a KPPX-3S which appears to be the correct plug. Trying to charge the battery in a 25-year-old handheld computer. Chances are I'll need to have a new battery pack made, but either way I will need the plug.
Looks like a Kycon KPJ-3S or similar if this reference is to be believed: http://en.globtek.com/connectors/
Good call! Thank you.
I ordered a KPPX-3S which appears to be the correct plug.
Trying to charge the battery in a 25-year-old handheld computer. Chances are I'll need to have a new battery pack made, but either way I will need the plug.
The good news: connector arrived and fits the plug perfectly. The bad news: I didn't realize it comes in several pieces and you have to assemble it. No instructions. I have no idea how to do this. Might bring it to the next workshop. Next question: what kind of wall wart do I need? I've got to find out the battery specs before anyone can answer this. I removed the pack but it doesn't list any specs. It is five cells. They look like 1.2V/AA-size. I'd disassemble it (it's dead anyway!), but it has a hard shell, not a vinyl wrap. Thus I am not sure how to break it open. Tips? (Briefly considered using a Dremel. Then realized it could be dangerous if the tip hit a cell.)
I removed the pack but it doesn't list any specs. It is five cells. They look like 1.2V/AA-size. I'd disassemble it (it's dead anyway!), but it has a hard shell, not a vinyl wrap. Thus I am not sure how to break it open. Tips? (Briefly considered using a Dremel. Then realized it could be dangerous if the tip hit a cell.)
PS. The reason I'm asking now, vs. last time when I enthusiastically cut open the IBM Simon hard-shell pack, is because this pack doesn't seem to have much air gap between the case and the cells. Little room for error. Whereas the Simon pack seemed to have more empty space. Note to self -- break out Dremel, wear gloves/eye protection. :)
Take it slow, so better to use a small hand saw. Junior Hacksaw or a coping saw. Dave On 22 Apr 2017 06:24, "Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic" < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: I removed the pack but it doesn't list any specs. It is five cells. They
look like 1.2V/AA-size. I'd disassemble it (it's dead anyway!), but it has a hard shell, not a vinyl wrap. Thus I am not sure how to break it open. Tips? (Briefly considered using a Dremel. Then realized it could be dangerous if the tip hit a cell.)
PS. The reason I'm asking now, vs. last time when I enthusiastically cut open the IBM Simon hard-shell pack, is because this pack doesn't seem to have much air gap between the case and the cells. Little room for error. Whereas the Simon pack seemed to have more empty space. Note to self -- break out Dremel, wear gloves/eye protection. :)
Yes! I know the DYSTAR WAN B Jack! On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 12:03 PM Ian Primus via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
That is a very special kind of connector. It's called a "desolder-this-stupid-thing-and-replace-with-a-normal-barrel-jack"
-Ian
On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 3:42 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Guys,
I have a old handheld gadget (circa 1993) with this weird DC charging port: http://www.snarc.net/port.jpg ... can't find the adapter for it. Anyone know what this is called so I can buy a plug? It's about the same diameter as a PS/2 plug.
________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit
evan@vcfed.org (646) 546-9999
www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation
-- Jeff Brace - ark72axow@gmail.com Sent from my Commodore 64 ========================================================
Agree. :-) On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 11:56 AM, Ian Primus via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
That is a very special kind of connector. It's called a "desolder-this-stupid-thing-and-replace-with-a-normal-barrel-jack"
-Ian
On Wed, Apr 19, 2017 at 3:42 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Guys,
I have a old handheld gadget (circa 1993) with this weird DC charging port: http://www.snarc.net/port.jpg ... can't find the adapter for it. Anyone know what this is called so I can buy a plug? It's about the same diameter as a PS/2 plug.
________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit
evan@vcfed.org (646) 546-9999
www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation
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