Cabling problem

Hi folks:

Is it possible to solder 15-pin D-Suub connector onto a cable?

I have to pass a VGA display cable through a wall. To get the
connector through I'd have to drill a hole 1inch in diameter.

Instead what I'd like to do is pass a narrow cable through, then
solder the connector on once it reaches the other side.

Is this advisable/possible?

I thinbk I've found the cable and connector I need to use here:-

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...FQSU1Aodm1xb-Q

and here:-
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...o=230&doy=17m4


Am I able to do this?

thanks for any and all suggestions!

Tony

On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:20:55 -0700 (PDT), Brotherwarren
<twarren@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk> wrote:

>Hi folks:
>
>Is it possible to solder 15-pin D-Suub connector onto a cable?
Yes.

>
>I have to pass a VGA display cable through a wall. To get the
>connector through I'd have to drill a hole 1inch in diameter.
>
>Instead what I'd like to do is pass a narrow cable through, then
>solder the connector on once it reaches the other side.
>
>Is this advisable/possible?
Yes.

>
>I thinbk I've found the cable and connector I need to use here:-
>
>http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...FQSU1Aodm1xb-Q
>
>and here:-
>http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?...o=230&doy=17m4
>
>
>Am I able to do this?
Depends on your soldering skills.

>
>thanks for any and all suggestions!
>
>Tony

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On or about Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:20:55 -0700 (PDT) did Brotherwarren
<twarren@kesgrave.suffolk.sch.uk> dribble thusly:

>Hi folks:
>
>Is it possible to solder 15-pin D-Suub connector onto a cable?
>
[snip]

>Am I able to do this?

That's the question, really. If you know how to solder, and can keep track of
which wire goes to which pin, then yes, you can do that. I've only personally
worked with 9-pin DSUB, which leaves a bit more room to maneuver, but it's not
really challenging.

Just make sure you get the pins right. Use a toner or a battery and
multi-meter to match pins on the intact cable, then do the same to match the
actual wires to the correct pin on the new end.
--
- Mike

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