USB to Serial

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by hsv_069, Feb 28, 2005.

  1. hsv_069

    hsv_069 Private E-2

    Hi,
    Just new here and havent got much idea about computers so im after a bit of help.
    I recently bought a download cable for a data logger that I have and it has a serial port plug on it. The problem that I have is that the laptop we need to use it with has no serial port on it. I was looking at getting a converter off ebay, something like these:

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3668&item=6745538064&rd=1

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=41993&item=6747140653&rd=1

    The thing that i am wondering is will this work and not conflict with the software which will think it is supposed to be downloading from a com port? Or is there any other alternatives that i can use?

    Thanks
     
  2. mcadam

    mcadam Major Amnesia

    Those cables you've posted should be fine so try it!

    So long as you have the drivers installed correctly then everything should be ok.
     

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