[geeks] USB to Serial

Thomas Gallaway rescue at port11.net
Tue Jan 11 22:16:44 CST 2005


Jeff Cole wrote:

> Thomas Gallaway wrote:
>
>> This might be a silly question but I was trying to get certain USB 
>> devices that act as a serial device to talk to a serial port.
>>
>> I know there are USB to Serial adapters where you got a breakout box 
>> with either one or a bunch of serial ports. But I need something 
>> reverse.
>
>
> You can just get a plain old USB to Serial adapter. 
> http://snipurl.com/by3t is an example (albeit overpriced) from 
> RadioShack. I've been using one to connect from my laptop to my Ultra2 
> with no problems.


Yeah but in my scenario the cellphone has USB and the device I need to 
connect it to doesnt. A bit weird I know. I don't think what I am 
looking for exists.



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