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Re: mindstorms NXT
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lugnet.robotics
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Fri, 6 Jan 2006 14:07:12 GMT
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> > Actually the offcenter connector has a name already. If I recall
> > correctly it was RJ-12.
> > 6 wires, off center. I think DEC used them on keyboards and serial ports
> > on VT-xx0 terminals a long time ago. I'm pretty sure they can still be
> > found.
Yes, quite easily! but...
> I am sure that safety was the reason. But I checked out the old DEC connectors
> and I think they were polarized to the opposite side! grrrrrr
...from connectors drawings and LEGO images, I think that John is right. grrrr!
I scoured AMP online catalog - phew :P - and found nothing with the latch on
the right side.
Standard RJ connector with filed retainer will enable some tests anyway...
Philo
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| (...) Yes, I plan on trying that. Since the connectors fit flush into the receptacle, a simple structure of half wide beams may be able to be placed in such a way as to hold the connectors in place. JB (18 years ago, 6-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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| (...) I am sure that safety was the reason. But I checked out the old DEC connectors and I think they were polarized to the opposite side! grrrrrr JB (18 years ago, 5-Jan-06, to lugnet.robotics)
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