[vcf-midatlantic] What's this connector?

[Douglas Crawford]

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 at 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 at 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 at 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.
>>>>>
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