HP-IL cable clones?

[Dave Frederickson]

Understand that there's more to the connectors than you might think. In addition to the plastic housing there's the metal contact pin, which you will not be able to 3D-print. So you'll have to find a similar pin to begin with. It's retention mechanism will undoubtedly be different from the HP-IL connector pin, so the 3D model of the housing will need to be modified to accommodate the different pin.

My suggestion is to find some suitable pins and insert them into the HP-IL connector. Then push some Shapelock thermoplastic around the pins and a little into the connector receptacle. Once the thermoplastic sets it'll hold the pins in place and act as a housing. Easy peasy.

Wiring is no big deal. Specs are readily available.

But you didn't answer my question, anetzer, how many do you need? Again, if it's only a few then I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to find a Member who would sell or perhaps even give them to you.

Dave