Cables, connectors and converters

Here you can find information about common and uncommon connectors used in the workshop and beyond and how to tidy up cables when finishing your work in the workshop.

Cable management

The standard way to roll-up cables with two examples to do it properly

Short example

Longer example  

Connector types

This page gives an overview of different categories and types of connectors with a short description and links to resources with more detailed descriptions. Sometimes the same connectors can seen within different categories depending on the type of category.

   

Power connectors

power-connectors.jpeg

Resource: https://www.electronicconnectors.net/power-connectors/


USB connectors


USB ports copy.jpg

Resource: https://uk.rs-online.com/web/content/discovery/ideas-and-advice/usb-connectors-guide

Video connectors


VideoConnectors.png


Resource: https://www.diyaudioandvideo.com/TV/WireCableConversions/


Audio connectors


audio connector.jpeg



Computer connectors


Ultimate Connectors computer.jpeg

Resource: https://www.prrcomputers.com/blog/ultimate-connectors-chart/


Converters

A list of use full devises for converting signals

Dell 3100 dockingstation

A device which converts a v

d3100.jpeg

info: https://www.dell.com/nl-nl/shop/dell-dockingstation-usb-30-d3100/apd/452-bbot/docks-and-stands

available in the workshop and 'HKU uitleen':