> -----Original Message----- > From: Maciej W. Rozycki [mailto:ma...@linux-mips.org] > Sent: 04 October 2017 22:54 > To: r...@jarratt.me.uk; Rob Jarratt <robert.jarr...@ntlworld.com>; General > Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > Subject: Re: DECstation 5000/240 Thickwire Connector > > On Wed, 4 Oct 2017, Rob Jarratt via cctalk wrote: > > > The thickwire connector on my DECstation 5000/240 does not have the > > sliding lock on it, instead it has standoffs with threaded screw holes > > (like any normal serial/parallel connector). This means that the > > thickwire adapters I have won't connect properly because their locking > > studs are blocked by the standoffs on the main board connector. I can > > remove the standoffs I suppose, but I was just wondering if anyone has ever > come across this before? > > Maybe someone has replaced the original lock assembly for a non-standard > attachment cable? > > A while ago I got an attachment cable which had the lock assembly damaged > and I was rather pleased to find out that the necessary parts are readily > available, brand new, in retail quantities, e.g. Farnell has them. So if you'd like > to restore the connector to its original arrangement, then it should be > straightforward. >
I just searched Farnell for "aui" and for "thickwire" and turned up nothing. Any suggestions what to look for? Thanks Rob
