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| Click here to select a new forum. | | How can I test a DB15 to HD15 adapter/cable without plugging it in? | Posted by: BacioiuC on 2020-12-31 23:41:24
I've got my hands on a color card (ProServer PDS for SE/30) but I'm lacking a way to connect it to a VGA monitor. Ordered an adapter off of ebay but it's about a month away until I get it. A neighbor of mine who used to be an electronic engineer said he'll try his hand at making a cable that plugs into the DB15 and goes out into the VGA port. Not that I don't trust the guy, but I wanna make sure I don't ruin the color card by plugging it in with a faulty/wrong cable.
Is there any way I can test it to make sure things are fine? I do have a multimeter but I'm uncultured af in electronics. I passed him this regarding the pinout.
| Posted by: cheesestraws on 2021-01-01 09:32:26
I'd just use the multimeter in continuity mode (or resistance mode, if you haven't got a beeper) to verify that the cable matches the diagram. It's a pain but you only have to do it once...
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