where to find multimeter probe for connecting to male DB connectors?

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Ian - 29 Aug 2006 20:36 GMT

Hello,

I want to test the pin-to-pin connections on cables and am using a
multimeter in impedance mode to test cable pin outs. I have alligator,
banana and standard probes but the problem with them is that they touch
adjacent pins and are ackward to work with. I once saw a probe that has a
female connector which slides over a single pin on male cable connectors but
have not been able to find one in any electronic stores or even online.
Can anyone tell me what the name of this probe is and where I can order
from?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Ian

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Michael A. Terrell - 29 Aug 2006 21:18 GMT

> Hello,
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> Ian

Get some of the crimp pins for the "D" connectors and make your own.
BTW, "DB" refers the the shell size, the most common being 25 pin.

The other common method is to use a "Solder Pot" "D" seines connector
that mates to what you're testing. Then you have two rows of terminals
per connector you can test with a normal probe.

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Ian - 30 Aug 2006 20:55 GMT

Hello Michael,

Thanks for the suggestions. If I cannot find an existing probe then I will
look into making them. Having said that, I would still prefer to buy
existing cables so if there are any suggestions as to where I can find one I
would appreciate that. Thanks again.

Ian

>> Hello,
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> that mates to what you're testing. Then you have two rows of terminals
> per connector you can test with a normal probe.

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Chris - 31 Aug 2006 02:00 GMT

> Hello Michael,
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> > Michael A. Terrell
> > Central Florida

Hi, Ian. Mike's got the best idea -- sometimes, the only way to do it
is to roll your own. I've never heard of what you're requesting being
available as a purchase part. It'll be easy to make -- if you want a
"professional" look, just put some shrink wrap over the solder joint or
crimp. That will also add a little strain relief.

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Good luck
Chris

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where to find multimeter probe for connecting to male DB connectors?