Connect the serial port to laptop
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Hello everyone,
Got a question here. Is there a cheaper way to connect the serial
port (9 pin) to the USB port? I've heard about the BAFO but it's
quite expensive though. Any alternatives?
Pls reply ASAP. Thanx in advance!
Got a question here. Is there a cheaper way to connect the serial
port (9 pin) to the USB port? I've heard about the BAFO but it's
quite expensive though. Any alternatives?
Pls reply ASAP. Thanx in advance!
Comments
Unfortunately, the connection requires more then just electrical
interface. There is also the buffer and driver interface required.
Unless you built your own out of a Usb to serial driver chip, I don't
believe it can be done easily.
Stephen Swanson
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Hello everyone,
Got a question here. Is there a cheaper way to connect the serial
port (9 pin) to the USB port? I've heard about the BAFO but it's
quite expensive though. Any alternatives?
Pls reply ASAP. Thanx in advance!
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into USB to serial ports, the BAFO is one of
the least expensive -- that's as good as it
gets, I'm afraid. You could look it up on
www.nextag.com to find a lower price...
--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Eliza Yasmin"
<eliza_yasmin@y...> wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> Got a question here. Is there a cheaper way to connect the serial
> port (9 pin) to the USB port? I've heard about the BAFO but it's
> quite expensive though. Any alternatives?
>
> Pls reply ASAP. Thanx in advance!
> into USB to serial ports, the BAFO is one of
> the least expensive -- that's as good as it
> gets, I'm afraid. You could look it up on
> www.nextag.com to find a lower price...
Bought one for $10. Take a look at
http://www.pricewatch.com/
Tom Fisher
Dallas,TX