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#

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 
 
 Resource: https://www.electronicconnectors.net/power-connectors/ 
 
 USB connectors 
 
 
 Resource: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/MediaNotes/UniversalSerialBus 
 
 
 Resource: Facebook   
 NOTE!  If you are a HKU student or employe and need to  test your USB-C cable ? Contact the blackbox workshop @  blackbox.oudenoord@hku.nl   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/   See the explaination here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY0I8bgyb-U/   
 Video connectors 
 
 
 
 Resource: 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 
 
 Audio connectors 
 
 
 
 
 Computer connectors 
 
 NOTE! Click to enlarge image and text  
 
 
 
 Resource: 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 software), various external devices and the Internet with just one cable. 
 
 info:  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/windows