U-Shaped 8 Pin DIN Jack - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: Legion
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2014, 11:07:57 pm
content: Anyone know where I can find an 8 pin DIN jack where the pins are arranged in a U instead of a C?I'm looking for a panel mount one like this:http://www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en/SD-80SN/CP-1280-ND/97027But with a C shaped pinout like this:http://www.digikey.ca/product-detail/en/SDS-80J-SMT/CP-1001-ND/408486I've checked Digikey, Mouser and Jameco. Everyone has C shaped, but not U shaped. Not sure why.

author: SL4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 10, 2014, 11:43:01 pm
content: DIN plugs are usually specc'ed as x-pins, 180, 270 degrees etc.That may make your searches return more results.Good luck.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2014, 12:47:14 am
content: Found a source $4 each qty 1 to 4, then it drops.http://www.showmecables.com/product/8-pin-din-female-panel-mount-connector-262.aspxFound the Male too:http://www.showmecables.com/product/8-Pin-DIN-Male-Solder-Connector-262-Degree-Style.aspx

author: Legion
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2014, 01:00:38 am
content: Quote from: miguelvp on July 11, 2014, 12:47:14 amHa! I just came here to follow up saying I found them at showmecables. You beat me to it!I ordered 10 each of the male and female. More than I'll probably ever need, but they're hard to find.

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2014, 01:07:00 am
content: Did you get the full set?Edit: had the male link not the female one, fixed it.http://www.showmecables.com/product/8-Pin-DIN-Female-Solder-Connector-262-Degree-Style.aspxI hope you left some for meEdit: got 5 male connectors, that's the only thing I needed, so you can buy them all now

author: Legion
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2014, 02:30:08 pm
content: I just got an email from them saying the panel mount jacks are on back order. I wonder why 262 degree 8 pin DINs are so hard to find?

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2014, 03:57:49 pm
content: Quote from: Legion on July 11, 2014, 02:30:08 pmHurry 10 left and cheaper, although shipping might be expensive if they are really in Europe.http://www.tme.eu/en/details/dc-111/din-connectors/

author: makerimages
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2014, 04:04:42 pm
content: Yes, TME is REALLY in Europe. Poland if I remember right. Wonder why all Americans see Europe as an alien....?

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2014, 04:11:27 pm
content: What gives you that impression?I went to the link and the default prices were in dollars but just wanted to post the link quick so that Legion could grab some, so I didn't take my time to check the location.So the only thing I mentioned is that shipping will be higher if that was the case, not delivered by flying saucers or anything like that.Edit: @Legion $9.90 DHL or UPS for anything under 5Kg delivery time 2 to 3 days to the US (not sure where you are at), still worth it since the price is way cheaper than showmecables if you get the last 10

author: Legion
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2014, 10:40:20 pm
content: OK. Placed the order with TME. The checkout process is really weird. Shipping was pretty high ($26), but it still came out cheaper ($50 vs $70). Thanks for the tip!

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 11, 2014, 10:43:40 pm
content: No problem, ha, stock now shows 0

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2014, 11:52:38 pm
content: I got my 5 din connectors from showmecables today and they fit my Genesis.

author: Legion
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2014, 01:38:56 am
content: Quote from: miguelvp on July 14, 2014, 11:52:38 pmNice. Are you making a SCART RGB cable?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2014, 01:44:46 am
content: Quote from: Legion on July 15, 2014, 01:38:56 amWhat on earth would he have with a SCART socket?

author: miguelvp
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 15, 2014, 01:56:09 am
content: No, It's for the RGB video capture project, once I get the Saturn all working I'm going to see what I need to modify for the Genesis.But once I get that done yes I will probably purchase the cable with SCART for the final solution.I'm thinking SCART input and straight through an SCART connector for your SCART to BNC cable.Also probably adding a VGA output as well.Edit: this is most likely optional since it will need a video DAC, maybe a plug-in option? Maybe even different headers for say DVI instead with digital output, but I'm getting ahead of myself.Of course doing the video capture on SD card.