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Author: Subject: 90 degree 9 pin D Sub Connector / lead
lsdweb

posted on 6/4/08 at 08:33 PM Reply With Quote
90 degree 9 pin D Sub Connector / lead

Hi All

I need a 90 degree 9 pin D Sub Connector (socket) / lead.

My datalogger (Race Technology) has a front mounted RS232 port and the straight connector comes out too far and fouls the steering wheel!

Now, I have several options -
Extend the steering column - easy but will move the steering wheel too close.
Move the datalogger - no chance - it won't fit anywhere else - seriously!
Change the data logger for the latest version with the rear com port - cost at least £300 to change!
Make a small extension lead with a 90 degree socket, but I can't find one anywhere! The RS site is down so that's a pain!

Any thoughts guys?

Wyn






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02GF74

posted on 6/4/08 at 08:42 PM Reply With Quote
I have not come across a cable with a 90 degree socket but all is not lost.

you can buy 90 sockets that mount on pcb and you would need to solter wires on as well as insulated them and there is aslo a ribbon cable variey - this is more compact. it is not screened but should be ok for you purposes for a short run.

seems they are called IDC connectors.

whilst I wait for google to provide more info, he is a picture of sid.







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02GF74

posted on 6/4/08 at 08:49 PM Reply With Quote
look like this:

and are avaialble in 9-way but t his is only piccy I can findright now








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the_fbi

posted on 6/4/08 at 08:58 PM Reply With Quote
Or piggy back a 2nd 9way D type somewhere on the case which is better for you.

Presuming its the comms rather than the GPS socket which you need to remount, then you only need to solder 3 wires onto the normal PCB mount socket inside the case.

Or, get a RS232 to Bluetooth adaptor and stick that inside the case, then you're wire free

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RichardK

posted on 6/4/08 at 09:02 PM Reply With Quote
I think I've got a few left over from when I build my megajolt will have a look in a mo!

I'll get a picy posted!
OK here we are:



Not sure how much they were, £2 posted seem fair for one?

Regards

Rich

[Edited on 6/4/08 by RichardK]





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lsdweb

posted on 9/4/08 at 02:21 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks guys

I found an almost right angled connector (I went to our communications workshop) but this still gives me problems. I really don't want to open the case so I'll try the IDC option.

RichardK - if you have a spare or two, I'd be happy to pay the £2!

Regards

Wyn






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RichardK

posted on 12/4/08 at 10:08 PM Reply With Quote
u2u sent m8





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stevebubs

posted on 13/4/08 at 08:43 PM Reply With Quote
Google for "d sub side entry 9" came up with this
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