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Through-hole MiniDIN 7 connector. Commonly used with Roomba products.
Datasheets:MiniDIN 7 Datasheet
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Nice socket... so where are the plugs?
The plugs sold by spark fun are 8 pin but are compatible with this socket
Roomba communication cable -minDIN 8
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8243
I was actually referring to the Roomba - for anyone else scratching their head over this, you've got to pry open the top of the roomba's plastic head - the place to plug stuff into it's brain is hidden under the plastic (from memory, I think a screwdriver is needed)