NISMOPC Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I plan to build a 3 connector SIO hub using an old Axiom AT-846 case (and parts). Is it as simple as just running all pins in parallel or is there more to it? Seems simple enough and feel it should just be a pass-thru with no extra connectors or parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 do it just like you see in the back of an Atari disk drives pcb..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a8isa1 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 (edited) I plan to build a 3 connector SIO hub using an old Axiom AT-846 case (and parts). Is it as simple as just running all pins in parallel or is there more to it? Seems simple enough and feel it should just be a pass-thru with no extra connectors or parts. Have you seen Best Electronics' Apelink? It's available in kit form. Take note that some plastic cutting is required if you wish to use the 3rd SIO port and if you wish to have 3 available ports you must supply your own SIO half cable. Otherwise all the parts required are included in the full kit and yes, just straight thru wiring to each port. Just solder the SIO jacks and the SIO half cable. I bought 3 of these long ago but have so far only assembled one and not quite for the purpose intended. I hacked in a barebones (no buttons, no LEDs) SDrive which left room for only two available SIO ports. Edited November 4, 2017 by a8isa1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Yes I'm aware of that kit. Not too fond of the triangular layout. I already have all the SIO parts and the AT-846 case seems to be a perfect unit in size and use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a8isa1 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Fair enough. I'm looking forward to seeing your completed project. When you have the extra SIO ports you'll wonder how you ever managed without them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Getting parts together. Removed female SIO and SIO cable from board to re-use. Goal is two SIO ports on backside and one SIO cable on front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Might add SIO2PC/SIO2150 internally. Plenty of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathy Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Hello NISMOPC If you have a extra SIO connector, I'd leave the SIO cable as is. Since they are all just connected together, it doesn't matter which SIO connector you use to connect your device to the computer. Devices without cables hanging from them are easier to store, plus you can use the SIO cable you're not cutting in half for other purposes. Sincerely Mathy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Hello NISMOPC If you have a extra SIO connector, I'd leave the SIO cable as is. Since they are all just connected together, it doesn't matter which SIO connector you use to connect your device to the computer. Devices without cables hanging from them are easier to store, plus you can use the SIO cable you're not cutting in half for other purposes. Sincerely Mathy Food for thought. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 some more food for thought is putting all the connections on the back, its a lot easier to manage cables when they all point the same direction 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 some more food for thought is putting all the connections on the back, its a lot easier to manage cables when they all point the same direction Reason I contemplating one front connection was to run directly from computer to splitter, then peripherals connected to the back, but still in build phase and haven't hacked up the case yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgeld Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) another option in a split shell is run one from the side, take a hacksaw to cut the up and down parts, then score the sideways parts with a utility knife, pair of pliers should snap it off extremely clean (tidy up with a file or light scrapes from the knife edge) Edited November 5, 2017 by Osgeld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) that is an axiom at-846 parallel adapter..... wow sorry to see it hacked to bits.... oh well, that was a decent adapter.... they made nice serial converters at one time too... Edited November 5, 2017 by _The Doctor__ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) that is an axiom at-846 parallel adapter..... wow sorry to see it hacked to bits.... oh well, that was a decent adapter.... they made nice serial converters at one time too... I attempted to sell it on several occasions, but there was no interest. Came in a lot I purchased a while ago. So I decided to make use of it. Edited November 5, 2017 by NISMOPC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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