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NissanConvert 02-19-07 07:42 AM

PFC Commander Connector
 
Having seen a very nice serial plug mounted on the kickpanel for a Datalogit, i want to do something similar for my commander. Say... when i'm going in for smog, or in the bad section of town, letting a valet take it, etc.

It looks like a ps/2 but i haven't looked at it recently (it's icy out there). anyone know the answer?

efiniste 02-19-07 08:04 AM

When I extended mine, I used a PS/2 extension lead but snipped one of the pins (offer them up, you'll see which one needs to go). Worked fine.

Noxlupus 02-19-07 08:48 AM

I did this right after doing the USB connector for mine. Here's what I used to make it with.


http://www.datapro.net/products/1169.html

BlueTII 02-19-07 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by NissanConvert

It looks like a ps/2 but i haven't looked at it recently (it's icy out there). anyone know the answer?


http://www.banzai-racing.com/ps2_cab...all_how-to.htm

Here's a link to our PS/2 Cable installation if it helps any.

NissanConvert 02-19-07 01:13 PM


Originally Posted by Noxlupus
I did this right after doing the USB connector for mine. Here's what I used to make it with.


http://www.datapro.net/products/1169.html

Perfect- that's just what i was looking for. Thanks!

Noxlupus 02-25-07 04:16 PM

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Here are the pictures - finally got around to taking them. Sorry for the delay.

https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=223995https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=223996https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=223999

NissanConvert 02-25-07 09:16 PM

sweet, my cable arrived yesterday but i got a flat & had to buy new tires. Should be able to pick it up tomorrow or something. Install pics soon.

rxcited2 03-02-07 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by Noxlupus

Very nicely executed. Which trim panel do you have the connectors installed in?

I just made a holder for my commander. Started with the Gotham bracket, cut off most of the main tab on the back and bolted a cigarrette lighter adapter plug with internal wires removed to the back. So the bracket plugs into the cigarrette lighter socket and places the command screen in a perfect position for viewing while driving. I was planning on running the cable under the dash semi-permanently, but now I am thinking I should make it easily removed with a PS/2 socket like you are showing.

FastHatch 03-02-07 11:08 AM

The PFC uses a Mini DIN-5 connector while a PS/2 is a Mini DIN-6.

NissanConvert 03-02-07 04:47 PM

Now, my question is how do you get the bolts recessed like that?

cewrx7r1 03-02-07 10:20 PM

Optical illusion!

Noxlupus 03-03-07 10:57 PM

Mini DIM-6 works just as well. The trim piece is the PS Kick pannel, where the ECU is located. I'll take a picture of it installed tomorrow morning and post. And yes, it's an optical illusion though I was thinking of counter sinking them but in all honesty, when it's installed you can't even see them.

Noxlupus 03-04-07 01:06 PM

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Here re the pictures installed and working.



https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=225118
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=225119
https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=225121https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...hmentid=225120

rxcited2 03-04-07 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rxcited2
Very nicely executed. Which trim panel do you have the connectors installed in?

I just made a holder for my commander. Started with the Gotham bracket, cut off most of the main tab on the back and bolted a cigarrette lighter adapter plug with internal wires removed to the back. So the bracket plugs into the cigarrette lighter socket and places the command screen in a perfect position for viewing while driving. I was planning on running the cable under the dash semi-permanently, but now I am thinking I should make it easily removed with a PS/2 socket like you are showing.

Here's my PFC Commander holder, a modified rx7.com holder actually (not Gotham, but maybe the same thing?). I think I'll install my PS/2 socket somewhere nearby on the driver's side.

https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...d=225334&stc=1

https://www.rx7club.com/attachment.p...d=225335&stc=1

Noxlupus 03-04-07 10:07 PM

Oh that's nice! Looks very good! I like it! You're right it's very easy to see form the driver's position! If I didn't have an engine start button there I would do the same as you did.


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