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PINREF

broadcast cable builder

Stop googling pin 2 vs pin 3. Again.

PinRef is an open-source broadcast cable reference tool built for people who actually make cables. Look up pinouts, build wiring diagrams with correct wire colors, cross-reference connector compatibility, and submit builds from the field.

Built by people who have been burned by a wrong XLR wiring diagram at 2am during a show.


What's in it

PINOUTS — Every connector you'll touch in broadcast: XLR3, XLR5, XLR4, TRS, TS, NL4, 3.5mm, TRRS, RCA, RJ45, RJ12, DB9, DB25, BNC, Triax, DT12, PowerCON. Tap one, see the pinout.

BUILDS — Pre-built wiring diagrams for real-world cable runs. Wire colors match the actual cable you're holding. Solder side and face view. Continuity test checklist included.

MATRIX — Compatibility grid. Instantly see what can connect to what, what's partial, and what's a field hack.

COMMUNITY — Built something that works? Submit it. Pre-formats the build as an email with importable JSON so we can verify and add it to the main list.


Running it locally

npm install
npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000.


Contributing

Found a wrong pinout? Have a build that works in the field? Open a PR or submit through the Community tab in the app.

Wire color corrections, new connector types, and new builds are all welcome.


License

GPL v3 — © 2026 GumDrop LLC

Use it, fork it, improve it. Just keep it open.

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Pinout Reference Guide that beats the textbooks from the 90's

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