Where to get parallel cable?

[acuraman]

Where can I get a parallel cable that runs all the cables through the cord the two I have cut open dont run all the ones I need.

[CF Tech]

Look for a 25-pin "straight through extension" cable, those should for sure run all of the connections.

I usually use a printer cable, since they have connections to all of the pins on the PC that are actually active.

Here is a possible candidate for a printer cable. (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=033061)

Here is an example of a straight through extension cable. (http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=088219)

You should be able to find equivalent cables locally.

[acuraman]

Alright thanks man, Ill be installing this in my car so I need a 10 foot cable this shouldnt be a problem should it?

[CF Tech]

It should not be a problem. Leave the outer shield unconnected at the LCD end to help protect against (electrical) noise. You will need to supply power to the backlight and LCD also.

[acuraman]

Gotcha I know I have to run power to the LEDs and I was wondering if they can be powered completely separate from the LCD because in the generic schematic floating around it shows some connectivity between them