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Targus Port Replicator

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2003-10-04 16:35 in General Discussion
I recently purchased a targus port replicator (PA070) to program my basic stamp
since my laptop (Toshiba Satellite A10-5WM 2.0GHz/512MB/40GB running windows XP
home).
Too my dispair, it doesn't work [noparse]:([/noparse]
Does anyone know if it's possible to get it to work?
If not can anyone reccomend a model that does?

Thanks

-Paul

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-02 14:19
    We're talking here about USB to
    'other' converters, right? Particularly
    USB to Serial. I'm fond of the KeySpan parts.
    They have a 'legacy port' unit, which gives
    you two serial, a parallel, and 2 additional
    USB ports.

    Parallax says the BAFO unit they sell works
    well also. Stay away from Belkin, as they
    don't support the 'handshake' signals the
    BS2 needs.

    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Paul" <FUCKYAHOO@N...> wrote:
    > I recently purchased a targus port replicator (PA070) to program my
    basic stamp since my laptop (Toshiba Satellite A10-5WM
    2.0GHz/512MB/40GB running windows XP home).
    > Too my dispair, it doesn't work [noparse]:([/noparse]
    > Does anyone know if it's possible to get it to work?
    > If not can anyone reccomend a model that does?
    >
    > Thanks
    >
    > -Paul
    >
    > [noparse][[/noparse]Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-02 18:43
    I have never been able to get the Targus part to work either. Parallax sells
    one that I would assume works with the Stamp.


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-02 18:44
    I have and am currently using a Belkin model (older unit) that works fine!


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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-02 19:23
    Excellent, glad you had good results.
    Here I've been ragging on Belkin models since
    January, and your's is the first message defending
    them. I'll tone down my rhetoric in the future!

    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, azeasi@a... wrote:
    > I have and am currently using a Belkin model (older unit) that
    works fine!
    >
    >
    > [noparse][[/noparse]Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-02 23:05
    I'm guessing the Targus Replicator doesn't properly replicate a serial port.
    Oh well, I'll take it back, Thanks for the suggestions

    -Paul
    Original Message
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    Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Targus Port Replicator


    > I have never been able to get the Targus part to work either. Parallax
    sells
    > one that I would assume works with the Stamp.
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2003-10-04 16:35
    I have used the Radio Shack adapter with good results on several computers.
    It is pricey.

    -- Al Margolis, founder
    www.hobbyengineering.com
    The technology builder's source for kits, components, supplies, tools, books
    and education.
    Original Message
    From: Paul [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=58IuWTuHwFBsWx39dVU5HgOe_qMyWAd6P10og4UmRf0qf-Krp_T74vYINRZhDgtiLJmS6KDaaGJsYTc]FUCKYAHOO@N...[/url
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    I'm guessing the Targus Replicator doesn't properly replicate a serial port.
    Oh well, I'll take it back, Thanks for the suggestions

    -Paul
    Original Message
    From: <azeasi@a...>
    To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
    Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 12:43 PM
    Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Targus Port Replicator


    > I have never been able to get the Targus part to work either. Parallax
    sells
    > one that I would assume works with the Stamp.
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