(D-SUBminiature connectors) A family of plugs and sockets widely used in communications and on earlier PCs. For example, the analog VGA monitor interface uses a D-sub 15-pin plug and socket.

You can use regular 1.6mm (as in my build), but it's an extremely tight fit - not recommended. Sandwich the board between the two rows of solder cups on the D-sub connector, and solder all 15 cups ...

A male DE9 D-sub connector A female PS/2 connector 10kΩ 7-SIP (6 resistors) bussed resistor network Optionally an 0805 SMT LED and a 220Ω 1/4W resistor You may need a passive DE9 extension cable. I ...