Can you make your own VGA cable?

Making your own VGA Cable could be useful if you cannot purchase a cable while on holiday or in a certain area. Although it will not work out too much cheaper, it will be a fun project that will not take too long.

Does VGA have 15 pins?

The VGA connector is a three-row, 15-pin D-subminiature connector referred to variously as DE-15, HD-15 or DB-15.

What is a 15 pin VGA cable?

High performance VGA cable connects a VGA (Video Graphic Array) equipped computer to a monitor or projector with 15-pin VGA port (also known as RGB, DB-15, DE-15, HD-15, HDB-15 or D-sub 15) for video editing, gaming, or video projection. Common Cable for Computer Monitor or Display.

How many wires does a VGA cable have?

A traditional VGA cable was fairly simple. It consisted of 14 or 15 28 AWG (28 guage) wires in a jacket, with 15 pin connectors on either end. These cables, still in use today on older equipment, are suitable for the relatively low resolutions of the original VGA standard.

Can we cut and join VGA cable?

If I had no option but to use a VGA cable, I would cut off 1 end and then install a crimp style 15 pin miniature “D” connector on the end of the cable. Not an IDC style like a CAT 5 cable, but a connector with individual crimp on contacts for each wire.

How do I know if my VGA cable has all 15 pins?

The only way to tell if a “15 pin” VGA cable actually has all 15 pins is to look at the connector and count the pins. If the middle row has only 4 pins, then the critical pin 9 is missing.

How to wire a VGA cable?

Strip about 3 mm of the inner wire insulation with a wire stripper. Keep in mind that the best connectors are male. The part of the VGA cable containing pin contacts is called the male connector, while the part containing socket contacts is called the female connector.

How many active pins are there on a 15 pin cable?

VGA 15 pin cables often have only 14 active pins. Pin 9 is missing. (This missing pin is on the middle row of pins, one pin from the end.) This missing pin is a problem for flat screen TVs.

What is the difference between a VGA cable and a socket?

The part of the VGA cable containing pin contacts is called the male connector, while the part containing socket contacts is called the female connector. The socket’s shield fits tightly inside the plug’s shield that is connected to the cable screens.