serial lead- can you chop them in half and re-join?
31 December 2005, 12:39 PM
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serial lead- can you chop them in half and re-join?
i need to pass one through a hole in the wall- can i cut it and re-solder?
its a serial lead like you use on a mouse (rectangle shape plug- not round)
its a serial lead like you use on a mouse (rectangle shape plug- not round)
31 December 2005, 01:39 PM
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31 December 2005, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo555
Just found this - how to make a serial lead for a mouse!!
Only uses 4 pins.....
Here
Yes, you can chop a lead up - but this might look neater.
Dan
Only uses 4 pins.....
Here
Yes, you can chop a lead up - but this might look neater.
Dan
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31 December 2005, 04:53 PM
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Ah well, I've done my bit to help!!! 
Dan
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It would have helped if Tiggs was giving up a bit more info on what he wants to achieve.
01 January 2006, 02:07 AM
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Despite knowing a bit about IT, I know for sure that using polfilla is a ****load easier than attemptiing to rewire a serial connector.
Drink a can of Stella, knock a hole thru the wall, fill it up then go slap the missus. Any further problems, try the DIY forum
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Drink a can of Stella, knock a hole thru the wall, fill it up then go slap the missus. Any further problems, try the DIY forum
[edit] Legal Disclaimers :Hitting loved ones is neither big nor clever and can result in costly legal action ; when using large drill bits use suitable ear and eye protection ; use gloves when applying Polyfilla ; refrain from posting while under the influence of alchohol[/edit]
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01 January 2006, 06:28 PM
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ok.....pc been down but back now!
i have a liitole box that plugs into my fish tank monitor- it then talks to the pc via this lead - the lead is suppose to plug into a 9 pin socket thing.
anyway, it wont go through the hole (cant use bigger hole) so i undid the socket and theres only 3 wires anyway - so can i just cut it, put through the hole- re-join?
T
i have a liitole box that plugs into my fish tank monitor- it then talks to the pc via this lead - the lead is suppose to plug into a 9 pin socket thing.
anyway, it wont go through the hole (cant use bigger hole) so i undid the socket and theres only 3 wires anyway - so can i just cut it, put through the hole- re-join?
T
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In a past life I used to install systems into broadcasting studios (BBC, ITN, MTV etc)
Cutting & resoldering serial cables (RS232 and 422) was a daily job, as long as you wire them back in the right order, shouldnt be a problem.
Neil
Cutting & resoldering serial cables (RS232 and 422) was a daily job, as long as you wire them back in the right order, shouldnt be a problem.
Neil
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