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Offline bcredbottle

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Using an S-Video cable on vintage Apple mechs
« on: Fri, 10 April 2015, 17:16:06 »
Hi, I just got an AEK II, and Apple adjustable, and an M0116. I have a Griffin iMate (ADB to USB converter) but I don't have an ADB cable. Do you know if you can use an S-Video cable as an ADB cable? They look like they fit each other but is there any reason I shouldn't?

For reference here's an ADB cable
http://www.amazon.com/BELKIN-REPLACEMENT-CABLE-4PIN-MINI/dp/B00IKTMNE4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428704088&sr=8-2&keywords=adb+cable
and an S video cable
http://www.amazon.com/feet-Gold-Plated-S-Video-Cable/dp/B0002MQGKE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1428704145&sr=8-2&keywords=s+video+cable
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Re: Using an S-Video cable on vintage Apple mechs
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 10 April 2015, 17:24:17 »
I haven't tried, but I have heard others say they are the same and you can use an s-video cable.
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Re: Using an S-Video cable on vintage Apple mechs
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 10 April 2015, 17:35:12 »
Yes.

I have done it many times, no prob.

And, S-video cables are probably better quality than keyboard cables anyway, although you may not find a matching color.
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Re: Using an S-Video cable on vintage Apple mechs
« Reply #3 on: Mon, 13 April 2015, 09:01:28 »
Yup, just hooked the S-video cable up to my Apple Adjustable and Griffin iMate and it works perfectly. Thanks!
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