(meteorobs) Cable help!

[Richard Kramer]

At 09:16 AM 3/9/2014, bob alongi wrote:

>   Ed - Sorry, but from the picture that I had, the connector had 
> the outline of the USB "B" connector. The image that you just sent 
> shows a connector made by several manufacturers-usually Amphenol 
> and/or Molex. I briefly checked the DigiKey web site, but there are 
> too many types to preview without a part number. The problem with 
> finding the mate is that it would not be a cable assembly; just a 
> connector with crimp style contacts of which you do not have the 
> proper tools to assemble.
>If you or a friend is handy with soldering or making cable 
>assemblies, you may just want to cut the cable and solder in 
>extension wires. Sorry that I could not be of more help, but I have 
>been out the industry for 15 years now and do not have the proper 
>hard copy references to search further.

Once you know the identify of the connector, you could use one of any 
number of companies who make cable assemblies to make a cable for 
you. If it is a sufficiently common connector, you may find that it 
will be available as a standard part from one or more of these assembly houses.