Re: Parallel port Breakout Interface Box / Board

Michael,

Easiest/Fastest thing to do I've found is to grab a terminal block of just
about any type, and an old cable (printer or other type with a DB-25 Male
end, and roughly 25 conductors in it), cut the end off, and start wiring.
No need to get fancy. I usually have a few cables on hand that are
suitable. Being trained in electronics myself, my first reaction is always
around prototyping boards and PCBs and their ilk, but also working with
industrial controls, I know this is acceptable in industry...why not for
hobbyists?
You'll be trading hours for minutes in time used.

Scott Holmes

> Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 05:02:09 -0000
> From: "int3man" <moparman@...>
> Subject: Parallel port Breakout Interface Box / Board
>
> Hi all, Well I'm getting closer. Next item to Research / Purchase /
> Build is a breakout interface box/board. I'm looking at using either
> the Master5 or Mach 1. But I need a way to interface with the
> computer. The home limit switches and the output to the stepper
> drives. Does everyone just build their own? Are schematics
> available somewhere? I'm not opposed to making my own. Thanks for
> your time and assistance. Michael :-)
>