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by actualreality
Mon May 01, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: Help for New Users
Topic: New to QL. Wanting to write from QL to SD (type) card directly.
Replies: 28
Views: 17341

Re: New to QL. Wanting to write from QL to SD (type) card directly.

Hi all, I've been trying for a few days to get the headers on to Habi's image editor. Problem being with the QL software being in a zip file (with headers), the zip file can be opened in the image editor, but as soon as you open the disc, it loses the image just opened. Tried the other way around, o...
by actualreality
Sun Apr 21, 2013 1:26 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: CTL plug type
Replies: 35
Views: 25618

Re: CTL plug type

Thanks for that very kind of you to offer. However, i happily report success! i filed down the back of the plug, wired up, soldered the 9 way D plug and fired up the QL with the ICE ROM. Plugged in one of my trusty joysticks and hoped. There was movement, in all directions. a bit of a result there! ...
by actualreality
Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: CTL plug type
Replies: 35
Views: 25618

Re: CTL plug type

Hi all Finally received the plugs - key on the correct side, but still seem too big to go in smoothly. Might get some sandpaper on it and let you know how it goes - but at the moment it's a non-starter (and yes I've tried with the cable on the plug fully crimped and also fully crimped with no cable ...
by actualreality
Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: CTL plug type
Replies: 35
Views: 25618

Re: CTL plug type

Thanks for your replies!

Just found 2 packs on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BT630A-TELECO ... 5aefa14433

Will let you know how i get on.

Thanks again
regards
Darren
by actualreality
Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:34 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: CTL plug type
Replies: 35
Views: 25618

CTL plug type

Good morning everyone. It's been a way overdue project, but i'd like to make a conversion cable for the QL so i can use my existing Atari style 9 pin joysticks. I bought some female 9 pin din connectors to solder the cable to, and a fully wired BT extension cable (6 pins) I'm sure what you know what...