Is there any way to do this?
The ColorSync monitor has what looks like to be a 17 pin (serial?)
connector.
None of the connectors on the back of my computer have 17 pins.

Also, there is what looks to be a little mouse cable (PS/2?) connected to
the 17 pin connector.
I did not even attempt to hook that up to my computer b/c I figured that
that would not transmit any kind of monitor image.

In article <yjXkd.4057$jP4.2859@trndny07>,
"ANDREW KUEBLER" <NOSPAM.beatallion@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote:

> Is there any way to do this?
> The ColorSync monitor has what looks like to be a 17 pin (serial?)
> connector.
> None of the connectors on the back of my computer have 17 pins.
>
> Also, there is what looks to be a little mouse cable (PS/2?) connected to
> the 17 pin connector.
> I did not even attempt to hook that up to my computer b/c I figured that
> that would not transmit any kind of monitor image.

There are adapters available to go from Apple's video port to standard
PC-VGA... I've done it more often the other way-- to use a VGA monitor
with a 1990s-era Mac, but it should be doable the way you want as
well... if you can find the right adapter!

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"ANDREW KUEBLER" <NOSPAM.beatallion@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> writes:
>
> Is there any way to do this? The ColorSync monitor has what looks
> like to be a 17 pin (serial?) connector. None of the connectors on
> the back of my computer have 17 pins.

This is probably actually a 15-pin D-shell connector (DB-15). Apple
used this connector for most Macs until they switched to VGA-style
connectors (some time around when the G3 machines came out, IIRC.)

If it's video, it should have an icon on it that looks something like
this:
____
| / \ |
|| ||
|| ||
| \____/ |


> Also, there is what looks to be a little mouse cable (PS/2?) connected to
> the 17 pin connector.

This is probably an ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) connector. If it is, it
should have an icon on it that looks something like this:

O-+
|-O
O-|
|

> I did not even attempt to hook that up to my computer b/c I figured
> that that would not transmit any kind of monitor image.

An ADB connector is used for connecting keyboards, mice, joysticks
and other low-speed devices. It's similar in concept to low-speed
USB. It is not compatible with USB, PS/2 or any other kind of port.

As far as I know, ADB was only used on Macintoshes (from the SE up to
the PowerMac G3, when it was replaced with USB) and on the Apple IIgs.

-- David

david,
i think you are exactly right on every point.
now i wonder where i could find a DB-15 to VGA (SuperVGA) adapter and if it
would work.
i wonder if pccables.com might have such a thiing.




"David C." <shamino@techie.com> wrote in message
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> "ANDREW KUEBLER" <NOSPAM.beatallion@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> writes:
>>
>> Is there any way to do this? The ColorSync monitor has what looks
>> like to be a 17 pin (serial?) connector. None of the connectors on
>> the back of my computer have 17 pins.
>
> This is probably actually a 15-pin D-shell connector (DB-15). Apple
> used this connector for most Macs until they switched to VGA-style
> connectors (some time around when the G3 machines came out, IIRC.)
>
> If it's video, it should have an icon on it that looks something like
> this:
> ____
> | / \ |
> || ||
> || ||
> | \____/ |
>
>
>> Also, there is what looks to be a little mouse cable (PS/2?) connected to
>> the 17 pin connector.
>
> This is probably an ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) connector. If it is, it
> should have an icon on it that looks something like this:
>
> O-+
> |-O
> O-|
> |
>
>> I did not even attempt to hook that up to my computer b/c I figured
>> that that would not transmit any kind of monitor image.
>
> An ADB connector is used for connecting keyboards, mice, joysticks
> and other low-speed devices. It's similar in concept to low-speed
> USB. It is not compatible with USB, PS/2 or any other kind of port.
>
> As far as I know, ADB was only used on Macintoshes (from the SE up to
> the PowerMac G3, when it was replaced with USB) and on the Apple IIgs.
>
> -- David

"ANDREW KUEBLER" <NOSPAM.beatallion@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> writes:
>
> i think you are exactly right on every point.
> now i wonder where i could find a DB-15 to VGA (SuperVGA) adapter and if it
> would work.

Do some web searching. You should be able to find one.

A Google search found this one:

http://www.welovemacs.com/9221458.html

The description looks like what you were asking for.

You may want to do some additional searching to see if there are
other brands/models/prices to choose from.

-- David

Correct -- looks like it is a 15-pin D-shell connector (DB-15) on the Apple
ColorSync monitor.
www.pccables.com told me to order the Part 70023 which should connect the
ColorSync monitor to my PC.
They also said I should probably not need any special drivers for the
monitor to work.
Will let you all know how it works out.
Thanks everyone.



"David C." <shamino@techie.com> wrote in message
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> "ANDREW KUEBLER" <NOSPAM.beatallion@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> writes:
>>
>> Is there any way to do this? The ColorSync monitor has what looks
>> like to be a 17 pin (serial?) connector. None of the connectors on
>> the back of my computer have 17 pins.
>
> This is probably actually a 15-pin D-shell connector (DB-15). Apple
> used this connector for most Macs until they switched to VGA-style
> connectors (some time around when the G3 machines came out, IIRC.)
>
> If it's video, it should have an icon on it that looks something like
> this:
> ____
> | / \ |
> || ||
> || ||
> | \____/ |
>
>
>> Also, there is what looks to be a little mouse cable (PS/2?) connected to
>> the 17 pin connector.
>
> This is probably an ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) connector. If it is, it
> should have an icon on it that looks something like this:
>
> O-+
> |-O
> O-|
> |
>
>> I did not even attempt to hook that up to my computer b/c I figured
>> that that would not transmit any kind of monitor image.
>
> An ADB connector is used for connecting keyboards, mice, joysticks
> and other low-speed devices. It's similar in concept to low-speed
> USB. It is not compatible with USB, PS/2 or any other kind of port.
>
> As far as I know, ADB was only used on Macintoshes (from the SE up to
> the PowerMac G3, when it was replaced with USB) and on the Apple IIgs.
>
> -- David


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pccables.com sent Part 70023 to me for 9.95 plus S&H (think the total was
like $15) and it worked! i am now using the apple colorsync monitor on my
pc. how cool. saved a lot of money from having to buy a new one b/c i
probably would have just gone for a flat screen in my weakness/temptation.
thank you so much to everyone who provided knowledge, know-how, and insight.


"ANDREW KUEBLER" <NOSPAM.beatallion@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Correct -- looks like it is a 15-pin D-shell connector (DB-15) on the
> Apple ColorSync monitor.
> www.pccables.com told me to order the Part 70023 which should connect the
> ColorSync monitor to my PC.
> They also said I should probably not need any special drivers for the
> monitor to work.
> Will let you all know how it works out.
> Thanks everyone.
>
>
>
> "David C." <shamino@techie.com> wrote in message
> news:m2k6slxfjm.fsf@qqqq.invalid...
>> "ANDREW KUEBLER" <NOSPAM.beatallion@NOSPAM.yahoo.com> writes:
>>>
>>> Is there any way to do this? The ColorSync monitor has what looks
>>> like to be a 17 pin (serial?) connector. None of the connectors on
>>> the back of my computer have 17 pins.
>>
>> This is probably actually a 15-pin D-shell connector (DB-15). Apple
>> used this connector for most Macs until they switched to VGA-style
>> connectors (some time around when the G3 machines came out, IIRC.)
>>
>> If it's video, it should have an icon on it that looks something like
>> this:
>> ____
>> | / \ |
>> || ||
>> || ||
>> | \____/ |
>>
>>
>>> Also, there is what looks to be a little mouse cable (PS/2?) connected
>>> to
>>> the 17 pin connector.
>>
>> This is probably an ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) connector. If it is, it
>> should have an icon on it that looks something like this:
>>
>> O-+
>> |-O
>> O-|
>> |
>>
>>> I did not even attempt to hook that up to my computer b/c I figured
>>> that that would not transmit any kind of monitor image.
>>
>> An ADB connector is used for connecting keyboards, mice, joysticks
>> and other low-speed devices. It's similar in concept to low-speed
>> USB. It is not compatible with USB, PS/2 or any other kind of port.
>>
>> As far as I know, ADB was only used on Macintoshes (from the SE up to
>> the PowerMac G3, when it was replaced with USB) and on the Apple IIgs.
>>
>> -- David
>
>
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