Registered: Jul 2001
Location: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Posts: 26

Visor Parts - Where to buy?

Hi,

I'm trying to make a connector cord for my visor edge. I need a regular hotsync connector (visor edge style) and the serial connector off any other visor other than the edge (solo/deluxe/platinum and so on). I can find the hotsync connector, but am having trouble locating the serial connector. Does anyone know where I can get one OR does anyone have a broken visor that i could scrap the connector from? I'm willing to pay a reasonable price...

Thanks,
michaelfelix

Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Misplaced Canuck in Charleston SC
Posts: 257

I would try gethitech.com .
They seem to stock just about any kind of PDA related pieces.

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Registered: Oct 2000
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If you are looking for a standard serial connector I would try your nearest Radio Shack. They tend to have a nice supply of electronic and computer pieces and parts. And if you are just making a hot sync cable I would think a standard serial connector would be just fine.

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Registered: Jul 2001
Location: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Posts: 26

I'm not looking for a serial connector, i'm looking for the actual part on the visor solo/deluxe/platinum that contacts with the hotsync cradle. Thanks for the help, though.

michaelfelix

Registered: Sep 2001
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Serial HotSync Cable?

Are you trying to build a serial HotSync cable for your Edge? Handspring does make an USB cable that has the connector I believe you're looking for. Don't know how easy it would be to rewire though...

http://www.handspring.com/products/...59&cat=2522

Good luck...

Registered: Sep 2000
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 100

quote:

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Originally posted by michaelfelix
I'm not looking for a serial connector, i'm looking for the actual part on the visor solo/deluxe/platinum that contacts with the hotsync cradle.

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Registered: Jul 2000
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Originally posted by mnartker
So that your whatever you're connecting your Edge to thinks it feels the underside of a solo/deluxe/platinum right? There still seems to be some confusion. I hope this is correct so that it helps rather than further confusing the issue.

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Registered: Jul 2001
Location: University of Alabama in Huntsville
Posts: 26

Howdy,

Actually, i found all the parts i needed. The parts are coming in and soon i will find out if this idea is going to work.

Instead of just buying a broken visor, i got a part from gethightech.com that includes the 8 pin serial port. I also found where i can get the 12 pin visor edge hotsync connector.

I'm building a site on how to make the adapter, but it may end up that my idea won't even work. It's worth a good try, though. I'll post the url once it's ready.

michaelfelix