02 July 2022, 20:01 | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Thunder Bay, Canada
Posts: 4,323
|
make your own 23 pin video connector for less than $1
Hi all.
I was in need of a new video connector for an A500+ and wasn't going to pay 24 euro for one. So i decided to try to make my own..... I used some 25 pin DSUBs from Aliexpress (5 for $2.50). I then created an STL file for a plate... https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...3pin006_3d.stl Print them on your 3D printer. I then removed the metal plate, snipped the 2 end pins on the right side of the connector. used a small file to rough up the plastic on the connector a bit to help the new printed plate stick with some super glue here is a pic... You can still use a screw on the left side and it fits perfectly |
03 July 2022, 00:08 | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: San Antonio, TX USA
Age: 50
Posts: 1,184
|
Looks like a great idea!
Can you show assembly photos? |
03 July 2022, 14:23 | #3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Thunder Bay, Canada
Posts: 4,323
|
Hi, this is a Very easy mod, here is a picture that should paint 1000 words...
first, remove 2 screws from 25pin connector, metal plate will come off. - snip the right hand side 2 pins on connector as shown (total of 4 snips). - rough up the face of the connector the new printed (PLA for me) plate will be attaching to. - remove part of the right side plastic on the connector so it is the same length as the printed plate (so it doesnt stick out. - dab superglue on the flat side of the printed plate and place on the connector. - find a 23 pin connector and connect it to your new 23 pin connector, this will line up the new plate and also will push the plate tighter to where it is connected to That is basically it. the plastic plate is actually quite strong and i could squeeze it without it beaking. if you dont like it you can always create a new one I have a few projects that will hopefully be done in the next couple of weeks, will post them in here. Last edited by kipper2k; 03 July 2022 at 14:42. |
04 July 2022, 00:49 | #4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: PL?
Posts: 2,743
|
cut DB25 in the middle, remove on column, probably easier, metal can be microwelded (TIG?) or soldered (brass or copper, ages ago i sue ordinary tin based alloy).
I made plug DB23 for my Amiga in such way. |
04 July 2022, 03:04 | #5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 420
|
Nice job - I've done a 3d printed straight through connector (to go on cables) but not a right angle.
|
05 July 2022, 00:23 | #6 |
Thalion Webshrine
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Oxford
Posts: 14,337
|
This is for rare 23-pin right angle motherboard connectors?
Straight through 23-pin cable connectors are much cheaper right? They were remade in volume just recently no? |
05 July 2022, 02:29 | #7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: San Antonio, TX USA
Age: 50
Posts: 1,184
|
Thanks Kipper.
I have a A500 MB that floppy drive did not work, so I used it as a parts bin. Long story short, I removed that connector for something, but then I forgot what I did with it. I'm thinking to fix it, but I still need the vidiot board. |
05 July 2022, 11:51 | #8 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Stockholm
Age: 48
Posts: 264
|
Quote:
https://www.globalsources.com/D-sub-...htm#1184607469 Maybe they can make DB23M too? In that case I guess you could do this variant with a small PCB to fit as a right-angle motherboard connector? https://grabcad.com/library/d-sub-23...h-soldercups-1 |
|
05 July 2022, 13:59 | #9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Thunder Bay, Canada
Posts: 4,323
|
The motherboard angled 23 pin socket for the floppy drive will be just as easy to mod i think, a Dremel would be weopon of choice for this one, i will prob hve to make a few for this upcoming project i am working on
|
05 July 2022, 14:16 | #10 |
Thalion Webshrine
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Oxford
Posts: 14,337
|
Jens over at icomp.de was selling some non RoHS ones for €11
|
05 July 2022, 14:27 | #11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Thunder Bay, Canada
Posts: 4,323
|
not quite true, he was only selling them as a pair for 23 euros, will not sell 1
Last edited by kipper2k; 05 July 2022 at 14:33. |
05 July 2022, 15:02 | #12 |
Thalion Webshrine
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Oxford
Posts: 14,337
|
Bum
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
23 pin d-sub connector question | b0lt-thrower | support.Hardware | 1 | 13 December 2020 21:13 |
5 pin Power Din connector | jezry | support.Hardware | 19 | 08 November 2020 03:02 |
WTB floppy drive with 26 pin connector | NanoBabe | MarketPlace | 1 | 11 October 2018 21:44 |
Anyone know which is Pin 1 of this connector? | Starglider 2 | support.Hardware | 7 | 29 March 2016 02:47 |
23-pin to 9-pin video cable pinout | MagerValp | support.Hardware | 9 | 22 August 2008 15:00 |
|
|