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?

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

Optical illusion!

 

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.

 

Here re the pictures installed and working.

 

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.

 

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.