Re: FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions
On May 5, 2010, at 7:26 PM, Jonas Lopez wrote: FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions Finally got around to dealing with FireWire. Looked and looked, but could not find any, so gave up and went to Frys. They have some 6 different versions, 6 wire to 4 wire, 4 to 4, 6 to 6, and more. The question is what is the FireWire that is configured for our G4, G5 and so on? Any help will be appreciated. BTW I did purchase the 6 to 6 config for $22. All Macs with Firewire400 use 6-pin connections. The other end depends on what you're connecting to, they may be 4 or 6 pin. FW800 cables are 9 pin and are another kettle of horses. Also, you sorely overpaid for that 6-6 cable. A 6pin to 6pin 6 ft cable is $2.75 at Monoprice http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102cp_id=10301 I never buy a cable anywhere else, unless I need it immediately (and at that our local electronics supply store is still cheaper than Frys! I bought a FW800-FW400 6-pin cable there for $11.) -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions
FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions Finally got around to dealing with FireWire. Looked and looked, but could not find any, so gave up and went to Frys. They have some 6 different versions, 6 wire to 4 wire, 4 to 4, 6 to 6, and more. The question is what is the FireWire that is configured for our G4, G5 and so on? Any help will be appreciated. BTW I did purchase the 6 to 6 config for $22. JML -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions
On 5 May 2010, at 19:26:26 PDT, Jonas Lopez wrote: FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions Finally got around to dealing with FireWire. Looked and looked, but could not find any, so gave up and went to Frys. They have some 6 different versions, 6 wire to 4 wire, 4 to 4, 6 to 6, and more. The question is what is the FireWire that is configured for our G4, G5 and so on? Any help will be appreciated. BTW I did purchase the 6 to 6 config for $22. Not sure what the question asks. The type of cable you need depends on what you are trying to connect. The FW400 is different than the FW800. All the machines I have except my wife's 2009 MacBook Pro have a FW400 6 pin plug. My HD video camera has a small 4 pin plug, thus I have to have a cable with the appropriate ends. What was your question? Ken http://mysite.verizon.net/res7gt1w/stackomacs -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions
At 7:26 PM -0700 5/5/2010, Jonas Lopez wrote: FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions Finally got around to dealing with FireWire. Looked and looked, but could not find any, so gave up and went to Frys. They have some 6 different versions, 6 wire to 4 wire, 4 to 4, 6 to 6, and more. The question is what is the FireWire that is configured for our G4, G5 and so on? Any help will be appreciated. BTW I did purchase the 6 to 6 config for $22. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_1394_interface#Standards_and_versions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:FireWire-46_Diagram.svg The left connector on the above picture is FW400. The smaller one on the right is FW800. 6 pin cables are FW400, with power. 4 pin cables are FW400, without device power. Then there are all the odd shaped mini connectors... they're usually only 4 pin, so no gots power. $22 for a 6-pin ... seems awfully expensive. - Dan. -- - Psychoceramic Emeritus; South Jersey, USA, Earth. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions
Target Mode G4, G5 Towers and or MacBook, iBook Attempting to use Target Mode. --- On Wed, 5/5/10, Ken Daggett kadagg...@verizon.net wrote: From: Ken Daggett kadagg...@verizon.net Subject: Re: FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions To: g3-5-list@googlegroups.com Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 8:37 PM On 5 May 2010, at 19:26:26 PDT, Jonas Lopez wrote: FireWire cable comes in 6 different versions Finally got around to dealing with FireWire. Looked and looked, but could not find any, so gave up and went to Frys. They have some 6 different versions, 6 wire to 4 wire, 4 to 4, 6 to 6, and more. The question is what is the FireWire that is configured for our G4, G5 and so on? Any help will be appreciated. BTW I did purchase the 6 to 6 config for $22. Not sure what the question asks. The type of cable you need depends on what you are trying to connect. The FW400 is different than the FW800. All the machines I have except my wife's 2009 MacBook Pro have a FW400 6 pin plug. My HD video camera has a small 4 pin plug, thus I have to have a cable with the appropriate ends. What was your question? Ken http://mysite.verizon.net/res7gt1w/stackomacs --You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
