Re: cctalk Digest, Vol 90, Issue 7 - Re: DEC H500 Digital Computer Lab

2022-03-14 Thread Tom Hunter via cctalk
Hi Gerhard, The Farnell plugs seem to be 2 mm not 0.1". I suspect the Pomona plugs you mentioned earlier will be a better fit. You need at least 100 leads which means at least 200 plugs. I would get samples of both types before committing to a larger purchase. Best regards Tom On Mon, Mar 14, 20

Re: cctalk Digest, Vol 90, Issue 7 - Re: DEC H500 Digital Computer Lab

2022-03-14 Thread DI Gerhard Kreuzer via cctalk
Hi Tom, here another source/manufacture .. 2550327.pdf (farnell.com)[1] With best regards Gerhard Zitat von Tom Hunter : Hi Gerhard,   Yes - these look good but the price is much higher than what I paid. As I no longer work, modifying the cheap Chinese banana plugs was viable. If

Re: cctalk Digest, Vol 90, Issue 7 - Re: DEC H500 Digital Computer Lab

2022-03-13 Thread DI Gerhard Kreuzer via cctalk
Hi Tom, everything else ist more expensive than Chinese stuff, but quality .. I have to order parts at Mouser, so I will get 10 pcs. This will take 3 or 4 weeks, so stay tunes, I will report. With best regards Gerhard Zitat von Tom Hunter : Hi Gerhard,   Yes - these loo

Re: cctalk Digest, Vol 90, Issue 7 - Re: DEC H500 Digital Computer Lab

2022-03-13 Thread Tom Hunter via cctalk
Hi Gerhard, Yes - these look good but the price is much higher than what I paid. As I no longer work, modifying the cheap Chinese banana plugs was viable. If you still work and are time limited then the Pomona plugs may be the better option. It may be best to get a small number first to try before

Re: cctalk Digest, Vol 90, Issue 7 - Re: DEC H500 Digital Computer Lab

2022-03-13 Thread DI Gerhard Kreuzer via cctalk
Hi Tom, what do you think about this parts: Microsoft Word - D5936.doc (mouser.at)[1] Looks like 0.09" diameter. With best regards Gerhard Zitat von Tom Hunter : Hi Gerhard,   I used the following banana plugs:   https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002907717547.html   Please

Re: cctalk Digest, Vol 90, Issue 7 - Re: DEC H500 Digital Computer Lab

2022-03-13 Thread Tom Hunter via cctalk
Hi Gerhard, I used the following banana plugs: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002907717547.html Please note that only about 30% of the plugs I received were a good fit. The rest I had to modify. I had to remove the barrel shaped contact spring and compress it carefully to open it up to mak

Re: cctalk Digest, Vol 90, Issue 7 - Re: DEC H500 Digital Computer Lab

2022-03-13 Thread DI Gerhard Kreuzer via cctalk
Hi, I also have an H500 waiting for restoration. Maybe anyone can give better winfos about the plugs/connectors of the patch cables. I didn't have any, I have to make new. With best regards Gerhard Zitat von cctalk-requ...@classiccmp.org: Send cctalk mailing list submissions