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| Minwah:
Has anyone used 50-way Centronics cables for switching controls etc? Since adding my DC to my cab I have been thinking of trying to use a standard connector for audio/video/controls for both PC and DC (& in future XBOX). For this I need 40-something connections. I thought this should work well for switching between systems: http://www.mycableshop.com/sku/DSS%20C504.htm Just wondering if anyone has used these before or if there is anything I should watch out for... |
| Paul Olson:
I don't know anything about that product, but be carefull when you choose the wires. I tried to use a patch panel with the c50 connectors on the back. I found out the hard way that SCSI cables are not fully populated. Only 32 wires if I remember correctly. Paul |
| JoyMonkey:
Do you really need 40-something connections? Couldn't you leave most of the controls connected and just switch audio/video and a couple of the important buttons (like start, exit, select, tab)? |
| AlanS17:
No you'd need it all switched. The controls could be switches seperately from the A/V using seperate control an A/V switches. You can buy A/V switches straight out of the box anywhere. That would reduce the number of lines required for switching. It's not as clean, though. Besides, if you're already switching 30+ cables, what's a few more? I haven't heard anything bad about them. Have you found a source for connectors? |
| JoyMonkey:
Why do you need everything to switch? I've switched jamma boards using a parallel switch before with only power/audio/video being switched. If you've got console controls permanently hooked to your controls what harm would it do? |
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