Windows Newton/Quicktake cable?

RadRacer203

Well-known member
So I just helped my friend sorting through a ton of his computer stuff to start selling it, and he gave me a very nice boxed Newton and Quicktake 150. Only problem is neither has the serial cables. Strangely they're both the Windows model, and the Newton has the Macintosh connection kit with it. I'd like to hook them up to a Windows machine, ideally my Dolch PAC 65 but I was wondering if anyone knew which cables I should get for them? Ideally I would want the Apple serial to db9, but db25 would also be fine. I did order one on amazon (link below) and it doesn't work at all.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ALULFX0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_b1eRFbE946H23?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

Crazylegstoo

New member
So I just helped my friend sorting through a ton of his computer stuff to start selling it, and he gave me a very nice boxed Newton and Quicktake 150. Only problem is neither has the serial cables. Strangely they're both the Windows model, and the Newton has the Macintosh connection kit with it. I'd like to hook them up to a Windows machine, ideally my Dolch PAC 65 but I was wondering if anyone knew which cables I should get for them? Ideally I would want the Apple serial to db9, but db25 would also be fine. I did order one on amazon (link below) and it doesn't work at all.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ALULFX0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_b1eRFbE946H23?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
For what it's worth, I have some info on QuickTake cables on my JQuickTake github page here. Caveat: If you buy a cable online that says it's for QuickTake 100/150 cameras, I would recommend using a multi-meter set for Continuity testing to verify that pins are wired correctly. I have come across one instance where the cable was wired wrong. My github page includes a pin wiring diagram.
 

splorp

Well-known member
I have a couple of extra, original Newton serial cables for a Windows machine (DIN-8 to DE-9).

Happy to send you one for the cost of postage.

(Mind you, Canada Post is currently on strike and I won’t be able to mail anything for a while.)

DM me if you’re interested.
 
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