GCN Cable DOL-009

[Mod_Man_Extreme]

What you have is a Japanese D-Terminal cable. In Japan they used these to put the analog component video signal direct to a TV on one integrated connector instead of the crapton of RCA jacks we used in the US and Europe.

Here's some more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-Terminal

All you'll need is a D-Terminal to RCA Component coupler cable and you've got a Gamecube component cable!

EDIT!: Also, you can not make an Scart cable out of it. Only an RGB cable for an Amiga monitor or a wonky at best VGA mod.

This cable is perfect to use with the D-Terminal input on the X-RGB's for much simpler hookup and no need to deal with an adapter there.

The only problem I keep running into with adapters is the cost isnt worth it. I may as well buy an official cable. I also keep finding these cables for 50 bucks or over so I am not inclined to cut it up. The box is cool though LOL. Maybe I will just sell the cable, save the box, or maybe just trade the whole damn thing is anyone wants it. Might be a fun project for someone, or a dust collector to feed my OCD.

Maybe PM'ing one of our Japanese members and see if they can help? Getting an adapter should be cheaper and easier in the land of the rising sun. You might even come out well ahead of just getting a component cable.

Still if you decide to sell it you would definitely get a good amount, but not as much as the component cable.

[D.D.D.]

I don't see the d-term cables for the Cube that often since that's primarily what the JP TVs here use. On the other hand, I see the Cube component more often. Pretty much opposite from the states right~

I found a Wii component for a buck and I was gonna get the adapter to d-term for my TV but I after I checked into the component to d-term, the converter cable costs about as much as the end result cable.

[Mod_Man_Extreme]

I don't see the d-term cables for the Cube that often since that's primarily what the JP TVs here use. On the other hand, I see the Cube component more often. Pretty much opposite from the states right~

I found a Wii component for a buck and I was gonna get the adapter to d-term for my TV but I after I checked into the component to d-term, the converter cable costs about as much as the end result cable.

He'd be looking for the reverse though if he decided to keep it. Are D-Terminal to Component cables pretty cheap?

[d123456]

Sell the d-terminal cable on ebay.
Who would need it? someone with an Asian tv perhaps?
and get a normal component cable.
do not stress yourself!
happy gaming

[D.D.D.]

I don't see the d-term cables for the Cube that often since that's primarily what the JP TVs here use. On the other hand, I see the Cube component more often. Pretty much opposite from the states right~

I found a Wii component for a buck and I was gonna get the adapter to d-term for my TV but I after I checked into the component to d-term, the converter cable costs about as much as the end result cable.

He'd be looking for the reverse though if he decided to keep it. Are D-Terminal to Component cables pretty cheap?

Yeah I saw that. Amazon Japan has d-term to component that run about $15.

[D.D.D.]

Sell the d-terminal cable on ebay.
Who would need it? someone with an Asian tv perhaps?
and get a normal component cable.
do not stress yourself!
happy gaming

Since they're about $50+ on ebay, it might be cheaper with a cheap GC d-term and adapter cable.
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid ... Categories

[pakopako]

...after I checked into the component to d-term, the converter cable costs about as much as the end result cable...
Amazon Japan has d-term to component that run about $15.

Stumbled upon one of these cables myself and saw the same thing. I do have a question though; that Amazon.CO.JP link is to a male-to-male. Wouldn't you still need to by a female-to-female D-terminal coupler?

Considering the pins are labeled on the Wikipedia entry, would it be easier to run wiring from the signal/ground of the 6 pin-outs to something like this? (Because its not switching to a VGA signal, no modification of the chip would be needed, right?)

[pakopako]

I don't see the d-term cables for the Cube that often since that's primarily what the JP TVs here use. On the other hand, I see the Cube component more often. Pretty much opposite from the states right~

I found a Wii component for a buck and I was gonna get the adapter to d-term for my TV but I after I checked into the component to d-term, the converter cable costs about as much as the end result cable.

He'd be looking for the reverse though if he decided to keep it. Are D-Terminal to Component cables pretty cheap?

Yeah I saw that. Amazon Japan has d-term to component that run about $15.

Re-stumbling on this thread. Aren't those Amazon.co.jp cables M-to-M? Wouldn't the GC need a F-to-M adapter?

[D.D.D.]

Re-stumbling on this thread. Aren't those Amazon.co.jp cables M-to-M? Wouldn't the GC need a F-to-M adapter?

You're right (I had to 2x check that).
I was looking for a bit but it seems harder to find F~M cable than an adapter (at least online). Either way, with the adapter & M~M cable it's still cheaper than what ebay has for the GC component cable (but then you also gotta figure in the dollar to yen is bad right now and then shipping to the states).

[pakopako]

I was looking for a bit but it seems harder to find F~M cable than an adapter (at least online). Either way, with the adapter & M~M cable it's still cheaper (to buy a DOL-009) than what ebay has for the GC component cable (but then you also gotta figure in the dollar to yen is bad right now and then shipping to the states).

Would it be easier to make a DSub-to-Component converter by soldering wires into the D-terminal of the DOL-009? (Akin to what skate did with this VGA cable?)

Would it be easier than the component-to-VGA hack? (Which I think required installing a 1k resistor onto the processor chip at the other end. -- Oops, 10k; optional.)