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UMK3 to MKII wiring dilemma
Malenko:
I have an MKII machine that was converted to a UMK3, I finally landed a complete MKII board set with sound board and ribbon cable, however I lack the power cable to go from the MKII main board to the sound board.
its pictured here
(http://www.klov.com/images/10/1066269597.jpg from KLOV)
I have the wire that looks like a mini IDE cable, I lack the other. Any ideas where to get one (ebay is a bust) I've emailed the guy I bought the board from and Im hoping for the best, but what do I do if he doesnt have it?
MonMotha:
Easiest way is probably to just make one. The connectors on both end are standard 0.156" headers. The Molex KK series will fit just fine. Check the wiring diagram, but I'm pretty sure it's just a straight-thru cable.
Malenko:
I will prolly end up making one, just wasnt sure what sized molex to get, they should have the Kk header at Radio shack eh? Also, I lack an MKII service manual, so I'm just going by the pix Ive found online. if anyone has a MKII service book they wanna get rid of cheap, lemme know
EDIT: God bless google, http://www.aaronguilmette.com/gaming/ has a bunch of wiring diagrams and books for download. looks like me and the radio shack will be gettin it on tomorrow
BobA:
Here is a better copy of the MK II Manual
Link
MonMotha:
Radio Shack does NOT carry anything from the Molex KK line. They only carry some of the 0.062" pin/socket line. Fry's electronics DOES carry a good chunk of the KK line, but I'm not sure if they'd have this. You can order these from Mouser Electronics and get decent prices (no handling fee, reasonable shipping on first class/priority).
Don't forget the contacts in addition to the housings. You can crimp them with needle nose pliers (and possibly solder the wire in for additional mechanical strength, as well) for this small application. I'd go ahead and get almost twice as many contacts as you need since you WILL destroy a few of them, especially if you've never done this before.
AMP also has a series that is compatible, and I think may be what Midway actually used. Look at the 0.156" MTA series.
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