) : E: TG16->Duo joystick converter cable pin-out: Submitted by Steve Marsh
---------------------------------------------- (marsh@anvil.nrl.navy.mil)
Here are the pinouts for a cable that lets you plug TG accessories
(TurboStick, TurboPad, TurboTap) into a Duo. The TG uses DIN-8 connectors, and
the Duo uses Mini-DIN-8 connectors. These should be available at the usual
electronics stores. You also need an 8-conductor (plus ground/shield) cable.
Hook up the outer shell of these connectors with an additional wire in the
cable, or (preferably) the woven wire or foil shielding in the cable. Be sure
to make it extra long--it's tough to stretch it later! $^)
Both diagrams below are based on looking *at* the business end; i.e. the
DIN-8 socket view shows 8 holes, and the Mini-DIN-8 plug represents 8 little
pins. You have to connect the wires from behind these viewpoints. Also, if
you are making the opposite type of cable (i.e. so you can use 6-button Duo
pads on the TG), you'll have to do the mental gyrations yourself... $^)
DIN-8 SOCKET (TG) Mini-DIN-8 PLUG (Duo)
------------- ----##----
/ 4 \ / ## \
/ 3 5 \ / 1 7 8 \
/ \ | |
| | | 6 3 5 |
| 2 8 6 | \ /
| | \## 2 4 ##/
\ / #------#
\ 1 7 /
\ ### /
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