USB to RS232 converter

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USB to RS232 converter

Post by candle » Tue 28 Jul , 2009 17:06 pm

Hi,
I have a laptop which I want to connect to my Orac from 1983 for making/storing programs.
The laptop has only USB-ports and the Orac has seriel RS232 (?) port.

Is it possible to use a converter between the PC and Orac for for transferring data?
(In both directions)

Any suggestions for brand/type? Experiance?

Thanks for any hints.
Owner of Denford Orac lathe from 1983
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Re: USB to RS232 converter

Post by Steve » Wed 29 Jul , 2009 7:44 am

Its all a bit hit and miss

We have found some work and others do not.

Any brand we would have tested will probably be obsolete. I am sure there is an artical on the forum about a recomended converter.

I think you just have to get one and try it out

Good Luck!
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Re: USB to RS232 converter

Post by Denford Admin » Wed 29 Jul , 2009 11:02 am

Some previous discussion on USB>Rs232 devices:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1750&hilit=usb+rs232
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2043&hilit=usb+rs232
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