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Re: Extra COM port on PC?
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Sat, 28 Aug 1999 21:07:06 GMT
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Original-From:
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Al Thiele <agthiele@san.rr^spamcake^.com>
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I checked out Entrega's 2U1S1P Multifunction USB Hub (which adds a serial
port and a parallel port without requiring additional IRQs) a few weeks ago.
I found the serial port ("COM3USB") worked well for a 56K modem, a Palm
HotSync cradle, the RIS IR tower, and a CrossPad, but was not very useful for
a pointing device [Entrega claims support for certain mice, if their driver is used].
The parallel port is for "printers only", and is incompatible with some models.
[I would like to better understand what is unique about printers -- why won't
other non-bidirectional parallel devices function?]
Al Thiele
Laurentino Martins wrote:
> I bought a Palm Pilot and I got out of COM ports:
> Mouse + Modem + Palm Pilot + LEGO Tower
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> Any recommendations on a board that can add an extra COM port (maybe two) to a PC so I can connect the CyberMaster tower?
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> Another question, can we attach a COM device to the USB port?
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> Thanks
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> Laurentino Martins
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> [ mailto:lau@mail.telepac.pt ]
> [ http://www.terravista.pt/Enseada/2808/ ]
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> --
> Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
--
Did you check the web site first?: http://www.crynwr.com/lego-robotics
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