Subj : Making a Parallel Port Laplink cable
To   : kirkspragg
From : Bob Worm
Date : Sun Aug 10 2025 13:10:03

  Re: Making a Parallel Port Laplink cable
  By: kirkspragg to All on Sat Aug 09 2025 18:36:32

Hi, Kirkspragg.

 > Got what seem to be reasonable pin-outs for the cable from
 > masterberg.se/hberg/CablePinouts. Problem is I need 18 core shielded
 > cabling..... where would I find such cabling for sale? I'd settle for fewer
 > cores and use multiple runs of cable between the plugs if need be.... within
 > reason.

I normally go to AliExpress for this kind of thing but the last time I looked up high core count cable I was a bit put off by the cost. I guess it's not a common thing to need any more and is priced accordingly.

I ended up using a couple of runs of cat 5 cable for my project but I'm not sure how a long run of parallel cable would cope with that, I imagine not well? I suppose on the upside it wouldn't cost much to try it out.

BobW
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