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newbie with probably a daft question
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:19 pm
by mk1rs
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
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:25 pm
by MartinM
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
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:33 pm
by mk1rs
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
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 2:35 pm
by T_ZETEC
im not an expert, but that looks like the same as mine so i would say 'yes' it is the right one
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 3:22 pm
by MartinM
That one will be fine.....
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:26 pm
by mk1rs
ok getting there
so how do i connect this to my pc as i only have usb facility
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 5:38 pm
by Supercharged Nat
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.
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:09 pm
by mk1rs
so with all that in mind can anyone recomend a good cable
Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 7:40 pm
by T_ZETEC
look online on
www.ebuyer.com for a Belkin one. they are a good make i believe