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MurderDate

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extension cable ?
« on: September 27, 2007, 08:53:48 PM »
what's the best approach to getting extension cables for my controllers?   Is there something I can pick up at Radio Shack?   I know most of the other posts that mention TG16 & Radio Shack also mention a time machine.. but I was hoping for something in production in 2007.  Thanks    :-"
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Re: extension cable ?
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2007, 03:58:23 AM »
Look for 8 pin DIN connectors for the TG16 and 8 pin mini-DIN connectors (like past macs used) for the PC Engine and Duos.  I don't know if Radio Shack carries these anymore, but they are readily available online.  Of course, you could go the easy route and buy them from TZD.  With their current sale, a pair of either style of cables will cost only $10 + shipping.
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MurderDate

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Re: extension cable ?
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2007, 01:21:43 PM »
I don't see anything about a sale.  It looks like the extension cables are $10 a piece. 
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Re: extension cable ?
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2007, 02:48:56 PM »
Quote from: MurderDate on September 28, 2007, 01:21:43 PM
I don't see anything about a sale.  It looks like the extension cables are $10 a piece. 

http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=3709.0
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2007, 04:12:02 PM »
I would love to get a pair of extension cables, but the price for international shipping is waaaaayy too expensive at $31 smackaroos. If anyone here is willing to buy them in the states for me and ship them up to Nova Scotia marked "gift" I'd totally be willing to send money to them.  :) I think I'll also call TZD and see if they work a deal or something.

I was going to buy a duopad from them but I found some cheap three button controllers on eBay.
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Re: extension cable ?
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2007, 04:22:13 PM »
Very cheap mini din 8 extensions, http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?keyword=mini+din+8

I'm not sure if they ship to Nova Scotia. If not, I'm sure someone here may be able to help you!
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2007, 06:13:57 PM »
Wow!! Thanks for that MrFulci.   :)  I didn't realize that's all I needed. I'm going to check The Source (used to be Radio Shack) for those. But if not I'll definitely be ordering a few of those.

Awsome. Thanks man.
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« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2007, 12:00:22 AM »
Those are some pretty good deals  :) Maybe TurboD should pick one up  :-k
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« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2007, 04:55:00 AM »
too bad they don't come in black
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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2007, 07:58:58 AM »
Quote from: MurderDate on September 29, 2007, 04:55:00 AM
too bad they don't come in black
I never thought about that, but now that you mention it, we should start painting them black!
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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2007, 11:45:09 AM »
I've always thought about it, haha. How would we go about painting them? Spray paint?
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« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2007, 11:26:04 AM »
Problem is, they're cables with a rubber or nylon coating which is flexible and deforms. Most normal paint, like most spray paint, will peel after it's dried as a result of the cable deforming during use.
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Re: extension cable ?
« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2007, 07:31:02 AM »
Electrical tape is your friend.
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Re: extension cable ?
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2007, 08:50:17 AM »
Buy a Duo-R (Duo-RX) + controllers = problem solved.  :)
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Re: extension cable ?
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2007, 11:29:28 AM »
Spray paint your Duo and its controllers to the exact hue of the extension cable.  Problem solved.
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