Dewback_Rider
Well-Known Member
So, I have sourced a real-world VTR plug and receptacle. The receptacle (female) was part of a vintage SONY monitor.
Because the connectors in the monitor were mounted/soldered on the circuit board in a weird configuration, the prongs were bent at a 90° angle so it faced out the back panel correctly. I had to cut it off of the board, which meant one side was shorter than the other. If done carefully you can cut them long enough to still be usable though.
My question is this: The metal housing that is part of the connector is not rounded, but rather flat and squared off. (see pics of mine and the rounded one for reference). Is anyone using the squared off metal part, or should I ditch it and just use the green plug part with the added circuit board and wrapped wire around the pins?
Because the connectors in the monitor were mounted/soldered on the circuit board in a weird configuration, the prongs were bent at a 90° angle so it faced out the back panel correctly. I had to cut it off of the board, which meant one side was shorter than the other. If done carefully you can cut them long enough to still be usable though.
My question is this: The metal housing that is part of the connector is not rounded, but rather flat and squared off. (see pics of mine and the rounded one for reference). Is anyone using the squared off metal part, or should I ditch it and just use the green plug part with the added circuit board and wrapped wire around the pins?
