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50 Way Centronics...
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?