PDS slot extension anyone?

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PDS slot extension anyone?

Hi

I've bought a PDS card for my SE/30 but it doesn't fit properly... The card works perfectly, I tested it while having the logic board out.

Problem is that it won't fit because the chassis catches on the card. I found a way of installing it but sadly the 120-pin connector on the logic board can't be plugged into the one on the card (quite far away).

I was wandering if it was possible to obtain (or build if it doesn't exist) a PDS extension cable.

I am currently working on a frame that would hold the card in place.

Thanks

Posted on Aug 24, 2014 2:55 PM

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Erik Carlson

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Oct 26, 2014 4:19 PM in response to Bad Gold Eagle

The SE/30 PDS connector is a 120 PIN Euro DIN Connector. If you google "120 PIN Euro DIN Connector" you can still buy them. You could probably hack something together with some vero-board and a ribbon cable.

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Answer 2

Oct 27, 2014 1:20 AM in response to Erik Carlson

Hi Erik

That's what I intend to build but I still have a worry though, will the ribbon/jumper wire damage the connections and make the card unusable? If the cable is too long, I'm afraid the signal won't travel fast enough for the data to go through and cause endless crashes.

I found these on ebay, http://www.ebay.com/itm/40-PCS-Dupont-Wire-Color-Jumper-Breadbord-Cable-2-54mm-1 P-1P-Male-to-Male-20cm-/291101938457?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item43c7071319

I think I'll give it a try some day, I just need to trim them and solder them one by one to two 120 PIN Euro DIN Connectors.

Thanks anyway 😉

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