newbie with probably a daft question

mk1rs · Post by **mk1rs** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:19 pm

hi folks just ordered my mj as a little project for the next few weeks

my question is what lead do i need to connect the unit to my pc and/or laptop
many thanks

MartinM · Post by **MartinM** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:25 pm

A "Serial RS232 Extension Cable" ...

ie male at one end, female at the other and all pins wired one-for-one i.e
pin 1 - pin 1
pin 2 - pin 2
pin 3 - pin 3

The commonly available "null modem" cables that have the right mechanical fittings (male one end, female the other) will NOT work

mk1rs · Post by **mk1rs** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:33 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DB9-Pin-Female-Ma ... dZViewItem

so is this the right type of lead if not what should i look for

T_ZETEC · Post by **T_ZETEC** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:35 pm

im not an expert, but that looks like the same as mine so i would say 'yes' it is the right one

MartinM · Post by **MartinM** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:22 pm

That one will be fine.....

mk1rs · Post by **mk1rs** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:26 pm

ok getting there
so how do i connect this to my pc as i only have usb facility

Supercharged Nat · Post by **Supercharged Nat** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:38 pm

you can buy usb to serial adapters. thats what i used. try to buy a good one though, not one of those 99p jobbies of ebay, people seem to have issues with them ones not working properly.

mk1rs · Post by **mk1rs** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:09 pm

so with all that in mind can anyone recomend a good cable

T_ZETEC · Post by **T_ZETEC** » Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:40 pm

look online on www.ebuyer.com for a Belkin one. they are a good make i believe