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Old 02-19-07, 07:42 AM
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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?
Old 02-19-07, 08:04 AM
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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.
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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
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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.
Old 02-19-07, 01:13 PM
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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!
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Here are the pictures - finally got around to taking them. Sorry for the delay.

Attached Thumbnails PFC Commander Connector-kickplate2.jpg   PFC Commander Connector-kickplate3.jpg   PFC Commander Connector-kickplate.jpg  
Old 02-25-07, 09:16 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by Noxlupus
Here are the pictures - finally got around to taking them. Sorry for the delay.

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.
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The PFC uses a Mini DIN-5 connector while a PS/2 is a Mini DIN-6.
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Now, my question is how do you get the bolts recessed like that?
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Optical illusion!
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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.
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Here re the pictures installed and working.





Attached Thumbnails PFC Commander Connector-pfc_00.jpg   PFC Commander Connector-pfc_01.jpg   PFC Commander Connector-pfc_02.jpg   PFC Commander Connector-pfc_03.jpg  
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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.



Attached Thumbnails PFC Commander Connector-100_1278.jpg   PFC Commander Connector-100_1279.jpg  
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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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