!> From: "Steve Marsh" <marsh@anvil.nrl.navy.mil>
!> To: turbo-list@cpac.washington.edu
!> Subject: TG->Duo adapter pinouts (!)

Here, at last, are the pinouts for a cable that lets you plug TG accessories
(TurboStick, TurboPad, TurboTap) into a Duo. The TG uses DIN-8 connectors, and
the Duo uses Mini-DIN-8 connectors. These should be available at the usual
electronics stores. You also need an 8-conductor (plus ground/shield) cable.
Hook up the outer shell of these connectors with an additional wire in the
cable, or (preferably) the woven wire or foil shielding in the cable. Be sure 
to make it extra long--it's tough to stretch it later!  $^)

Both diagrams below are based on looking *at* the busiiness end; i.e., the 
DIN-8 socket view shows 8 holes, and the Mini-DIN-8 plug represents 8 little 
pins. You have to connect the wires from behind these viewpoints. Also, if you
are making the opposite type of cable (so you can use 6-button Duo pads on 
the TG), you'll have to do the mental gyrations yourself...  $^)


     DIN-8 SOCKET  (TG)            Mini-DIN-8 PLUG  (Duo)

      -------------                     ----##----
     /      4      \                   /    ##    \
    /  3         5  \                 /  1   7   8 \
   /                 \               |              |
  |                   |              | 6   3     5  |
  |  2      8      6  |               \            /
  |                   |                \## 2  4 ##/
   \                 /                   #------#
    \  1         7  /
     \      ##     /
       -----##-----


I hope the Powers-That-Be see to it that this gets added to the FAQ...  $^)

--  Steve Marsh    marsh@anvil.nrl.navy.mil   $^)