Re: serial or graphics adapter for VAXstation 4000/60

On Wed, Apr 02, 2008 at 11:56:46AM +0200, Sebastian Reitenbach wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I hope someone of the VAX users can help me here. I got a VAXstation 4000/60 
> some weeks ago. Up to now I am more or less unable to use the box, as I seem 
> to be unable to find a serial RS423 to DB25 or DB9 adapter, or an adapter 
> for the graphics card to an ordinary PC graphics connector. Also not on 
> e-bay. 
> 
> Anybody has an idea where I get an serial or maybe a graphics adapter?
> I have no fitting plug for the RS423 connector, so I already opened the box, 
> and it seems I could solder a DB9 or DB25 to the outlet directly onto the 
> board. Does anybody has an idea which pins I have to connect to make the 
> adapter work as a null modem?
> 

You want an MMJ to DB9 adapter. If you cut the nose of a RJ-12 or RJ-14
connector it will fit on the vax. Also check wikipedia for MMJ, they got some
pinouts and links.