Yup!
I'm an idiot.
That cable DOES fit.
I'm going to probably cut up an DB9 cable and an RJ-11 cable and splice them
together myself.
My local radio shack didn't seem to have that DE9-to-RJ-11 connector.
Although the guy that works there was on the phone the entire time and
wasn't much help.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Oddo" <joddo@apixels.net>
To: <mythtv-users@snowman.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] DirecTV -- Satellite Serial Port -- How can
Ibuild the cable?
> John Klimek said:
> > Ok, RJ-45 is ethernet (CAT-5) ? and RJ-11 is regular telephone cable?
> >
> > If so, RJ-11 does NOT fit into the jack. The jack takes a smaller
> > cable...
> >
> Right. I used the cable that goes from the handset to the base unit, not
> the one that goes from base unit to the wall. It the coily cable :)
>
> Jeremy
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ray Olszewski" <ray@comarre.com>
> > To: <mythtv-users@snowman.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 6:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] DirecTV -- Satellite Serial Port -- How can
> > I build the cable?
> >
> >
> >> The URL that Jeremy and I both pointed you to
> > (http://www.pcmx.net/dtvcon/)
> >> has a chart that lists the DRD430RG as one of the models its
> >> instructions work for. If that is the case, you have an RJ-11 jack (4
> >> contacts), not an RJ-45 (8 contacts). So you need an RJ-11 to DE-9
> >> (what you're calling a DB-9) cable or adapter.
> >>
> >> 1. You can wire one yourself if your skills are up to it (it sounds
> >> like they are). Note that this site provides 2 color-code keys,
> >> suggesting that RJ-11 colors are not completely standard.
> >>
> >> 2. The site lists one for sale for $US16, shipping included.
> >>
> >> 3. The Snapstream site I previously supplied also has a $US20
> >> (+shipping) kit that includes the cable, plus audio and video cables.
> >> I caanot be certain that this cable is the same pinouts, but
> >> Snapstream is competetn, so the thing is likely to work.
> >>
> >> There is a lot more helpful info at this site, including Windows-based
> >> freeware apps, with source, to control the DirecTV satellite box over
> >> the serial port.
> >>
> >> At 03:25 PM 6/3/2003 -0700, Jeremy Oddo wrote:
> >> >John Klimek said:
> >> > > Thanks for the help guys.
> >> > >
> >> > > The receiver I have is an RCA DRD430RG. On the back it has a "low
> > speed
> >> > > data" port.
> >> > >
> >> >Am at work and can't see which box I have, but it's probably close in
> >> model number to yours....
> >> >
> >> > > What exactly do I need to purchase? I've built Super Nintendo LPT
> >> adapters so I'm familar with DB25 adapters and such.
> >> > >
> >> > > I'm assuming I need a DB9F (9-pin female connector) connector and
> >> a regular RJ45 connector.
> >> > >
> >> > > What I'm confused about is which pin goes to which color on the
> >> RJ45 connector.
> >> > >
> >> >OK, this is what I did to slap something together *quickly* to test
> >> it out. I got a 9pin serial extention cable, cut one end off, got an
> >> old phone cord, cut one end off, stripped wires and solders as below:
> >> >
> >> >Serial Pins RJ-11 Pins
> >> >----------- ----------
> >> > 5 1
> >> > 2 2
> >> > 3 4
> >> >
> >> >To find which wire is which, I used a circuit tester--took a minute
> >> or
> > so.
> >> > Of course, if you don't have a tester, it's a little harder :) If
> >> you
> >> >need the actual COLORS, I can tell you tonight when I get home (if I
> > still
> >> >have my crib sheet laying around). I *think* the color codes are
> >> standard.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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I'm an idiot.
That cable DOES fit.
I'm going to probably cut up an DB9 cable and an RJ-11 cable and splice them
together myself.
My local radio shack didn't seem to have that DE9-to-RJ-11 connector.
Although the guy that works there was on the phone the entire time and
wasn't much help.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Oddo" <joddo@apixels.net>
To: <mythtv-users@snowman.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 7:20 PM
Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] DirecTV -- Satellite Serial Port -- How can
Ibuild the cable?
> John Klimek said:
> > Ok, RJ-45 is ethernet (CAT-5) ? and RJ-11 is regular telephone cable?
> >
> > If so, RJ-11 does NOT fit into the jack. The jack takes a smaller
> > cable...
> >
> Right. I used the cable that goes from the handset to the base unit, not
> the one that goes from base unit to the wall. It the coily cable :)
>
> Jeremy
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Ray Olszewski" <ray@comarre.com>
> > To: <mythtv-users@snowman.net>
> > Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 6:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] DirecTV -- Satellite Serial Port -- How can
> > I build the cable?
> >
> >
> >> The URL that Jeremy and I both pointed you to
> > (http://www.pcmx.net/dtvcon/)
> >> has a chart that lists the DRD430RG as one of the models its
> >> instructions work for. If that is the case, you have an RJ-11 jack (4
> >> contacts), not an RJ-45 (8 contacts). So you need an RJ-11 to DE-9
> >> (what you're calling a DB-9) cable or adapter.
> >>
> >> 1. You can wire one yourself if your skills are up to it (it sounds
> >> like they are). Note that this site provides 2 color-code keys,
> >> suggesting that RJ-11 colors are not completely standard.
> >>
> >> 2. The site lists one for sale for $US16, shipping included.
> >>
> >> 3. The Snapstream site I previously supplied also has a $US20
> >> (+shipping) kit that includes the cable, plus audio and video cables.
> >> I caanot be certain that this cable is the same pinouts, but
> >> Snapstream is competetn, so the thing is likely to work.
> >>
> >> There is a lot more helpful info at this site, including Windows-based
> >> freeware apps, with source, to control the DirecTV satellite box over
> >> the serial port.
> >>
> >> At 03:25 PM 6/3/2003 -0700, Jeremy Oddo wrote:
> >> >John Klimek said:
> >> > > Thanks for the help guys.
> >> > >
> >> > > The receiver I have is an RCA DRD430RG. On the back it has a "low
> > speed
> >> > > data" port.
> >> > >
> >> >Am at work and can't see which box I have, but it's probably close in
> >> model number to yours....
> >> >
> >> > > What exactly do I need to purchase? I've built Super Nintendo LPT
> >> adapters so I'm familar with DB25 adapters and such.
> >> > >
> >> > > I'm assuming I need a DB9F (9-pin female connector) connector and
> >> a regular RJ45 connector.
> >> > >
> >> > > What I'm confused about is which pin goes to which color on the
> >> RJ45 connector.
> >> > >
> >> >OK, this is what I did to slap something together *quickly* to test
> >> it out. I got a 9pin serial extention cable, cut one end off, got an
> >> old phone cord, cut one end off, stripped wires and solders as below:
> >> >
> >> >Serial Pins RJ-11 Pins
> >> >----------- ----------
> >> > 5 1
> >> > 2 2
> >> > 3 4
> >> >
> >> >To find which wire is which, I used a circuit tester--took a minute
> >> or
> > so.
> >> > Of course, if you don't have a tester, it's a little harder :) If
> >> you
> >> >need the actual COLORS, I can tell you tonight when I get home (if I
> > still
> >> >have my crib sheet laying around). I *think* the color codes are
> >> standard.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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> >> mythtv-users@snowman.net
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