retrobits | 👉You👈 *can* build your own cables! @retrobitstv | Uploaded December 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Need a cable that you just can’t buy? Let’s build a custom RGB video adapter. D-Sub, SCART, Molex, IDC, and best practices.

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DIN Cheat Sheet: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DIN_connector_pinout.svg
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00:00 Introduction
01:19 Connector Types
02:36 Creating a Pinout Diagram
07:47 Required Parts
08:56 Required Tools
10:26 Insulation Displacement Contact
11:57 Molex Crimp Terminals
14:03 Solder Terminals
19:07 Testing
19:59 Conclusion