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How to build a cable to plug a tape device ?

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:43 pm
by froggy
Hello

I'm new over here . My very first computer was an Oric-1, back in 1983.
I got an atmos in pretty good condition but I'd like to check some old cassettes for real.
I'd like to build a Din - Jack cable to fit a tape recorder .
Is there anyone who can show me a blueprint how to build it ?

thanks.

Re: How to build a cable to plug a tape device ?

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:21 pm
by Dbug
Look at the schematics on http://www.48katmos.freeuk.com/ports.htm

All you have to do is to connect the ground of the DIN to the ground of the Jack, and either the TAP OUT or TAP IN to the other pin of the jack depending if you want to make a recording or reading cable.

Re: How to build a cable to plug a tape device ?

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 7:45 am
by froggy
Thank you.I'll try this.
What about the remote connectors ? they are two .

Re: How to build a cable to plug a tape device ?

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:35 am
by Godzil
froggy wrote:Thank you.I'll try this.
What about the remote connectors ? they are two .
Yes there are two, because the remote is two lines that are to be connected to a switch (a relay inside the Oric) to enable or disable internal tape motor, depending on the switch state.

Re: How to build a cable to plug a tape device ?

Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 12:42 am
by Antiriad2097
You don't really need the remote line, since it just pauses the tape motor if you've a remote input on your tape deck. Most Oric games load in one hit without need to pause anyway.

Re: How to build a cable to plug a tape device ?

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:55 pm
by froggy
data-cable-schematic-oric.jpg
Does this sound good ?

Re: How to build a cable to plug a tape device ?

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 9:09 pm
by Dbug
The in and out seem inverted, but else yes, seems good :)

Re: How to build a cable to plug a tape device ?

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 10:45 pm
by iss
I think labels Data_In and Data_Out have the meaning 'where to plug into recorder' - so the picture is correct :).

Re: How to build a cable to plug a tape device ?

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 1:13 pm
by froggy
iss wrote:I think labels Data_In and Data_Out have the meaning 'where to plug into recorder' - so the picture is correct :).

Yes. DATA IN is the 'rec' plug on the tape device and DATA and the 'ear' plug ...