Takahashi serial cable & Pegasus 21 disk

[taxman]

Just wondering if anyone out there in radioland had a spare of either of the above they might like to sell.

I will probably be ordering a set from Japan by next pay (Wednesday), so I thought I'd check here first.

[Dennis]

Hi Matt

I have a Pegasus 21 CD that if I leave lying around in the tray of my 1st optical drive could easily get burned to a blank disc in my 2nd optical drive when I wasn’t looking!

Cheers

Dennis

[Dennis]

Here is the link to the Tak Japan website for a pdf showing the wiring diagram for the RS232C Cable used for connecting the mount to a computer for use with a planetarium program.

Cheers

Dennis

WARNING: Links opens pdf on screen

http://www.takahashijapan.com/ct-support/supp-pdf/RS232C.pdf

[gbeal]

I'm with Dennis, build the cable. I got one with my mount, but needed a short version for the SkyFi, which I then shortened further, but that is another story.
Simple as if you can solder, or get someone who can.
You have checked the price of these cables, right?
Gary

[Dennis]

I’m with Gary – OEM Tak cables are very expensive!

If you are not into soldering, a good place in Brisbane for one off cables made to order is:

Qld Connectors & Cables (http://www.qconnect.com.au/Default.asp)
Unit 2/10 Dorsey St
Milton, QLD, 4064

I suspect the cost should be between $40-60? I had an auto guider cable made for my Vixen SS2K approx 10 years ago and it cost me $27.00

Cheers

Dennis