# 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
step by step text and image (in dutch)
[https://nl.wikihow.com/Een-snoer-oprollen#](https://nl.wikihow.com/Een-snoer-oprollen)
# 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
[](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/tplpower-connectors.jpeg)
Resource: [https://www.electronicconnectors.net/power-connectors/](https://www.electronicconnectors.net/power-connectors/)
### USB connectors
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[](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-09/usb-plugs.jpeg)
Resource: [https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/MediaNotes/UniversalSerialBus](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/MediaNotes/UniversalSerialBus)
[](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2024-09/image.png)
Resource: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WISPNOLA/photos/ditch-the-cable-spaghetti-one-usb-c-to-rule-them-all-rightnot-quite-while-the-ne/860916909374117/?_rdr)
**NOTE!** If you are a HKU student or employe and need to [test your USB-C cable](https://hackaday.io/project/184810-usb-c-cable-tester)? Contact the blackbox workshop @
Also, there is a cool open source tool for your mac that gives you info on any usb cable connected to your macbook;
[https://www.whatcable.uk/](https://www.whatcable.uk/)
See the explaination here: [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY0I8bgyb-U/](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY0I8bgyb-U/)
### Video connectors
[](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/videoconnectors.png)
Resource: [https://www.diyaudioandvideo.com/TV/WireCableConversions/](https://www.diyaudioandvideo.com/TV/WireCableConversions/)
##### What is HDMI?
[https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/backup-power-ups-surge-it-power-distribution/backup-power-ups-it-power-distribution-resources/cpdi-vertical-marketing/hdmi-explained.html](https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/backup-power-ups-surge-it-power-distribution/backup-power-ups-it-power-distribution-resources/cpdi-vertical-marketing/hdmi-explained.html)
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### Audio connectors
[](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/audio-connector.jpeg)
### Computer connectors
**NOTE!** Click to enlarge image and text
[](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/ultimate-connectors-computer.jpeg)
Resource: [https://www.prrcomputers.com/blog/ultimate-connectors-chart/](https://www.prrcomputers.com/blog/ultimate-connectors-chart/)
# Converters, extenders and interfaces
A list of useful devices for converting signals
## Video
##### Dell D3100 and D6000 docking station
The Dell Docking Station allows you to connect your laptop to up to three additional monitors (you need to install the [Displaylink](https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads) software), various external devices and the Internet with just one cable.
[](https://bookstack.hku.nl/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/d3100.jpeg)
info: [https://www.dell.com/nl-nl/shop/dell-dockingstation-usb-30-d3100/apd/452-bbot/docks-and-stands](https://www.dell.com/nl-nl/shop/dell-dockingstation-usb-30-d3100/apd/452-bbot/docks-and-stands)
available in the blackbox workshop and 'HKU uitleen':
[https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/macos](https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/macos)
[https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/windows](https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/downloads/windows)