From: Newtopia (MicroSSG_at_Comcast.net)
Date: Wed Jan 21 2004 - 09:48:39 PST
I AM INTERESTED!!!!!!
If I wanted to use a keyboard, I would be doing that with a palm or a Win
CE/Pocket PC where that is the only method of input. The HWR is my preferred
MP input, not the keyboard. Since serial is a horrible connection method for
my setup, USB would be a welcomed relief. Add to this, even when I get
serial to work with 2/3 of my MP's I have to use slowdown.exe, so speed with
USB ain't gonna be an issue. I think for us Intelites/AMDers this is a great
option.
PLEASE develop USB-001!
Regards,
Paul Curtis
MP 120 v2.0/130/2100
Michigan State Spartans - Go Green! Go White!
-----Original Message-----
From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
[mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net] On Behalf Of Humphreys, David
(URB)
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 8:58 AM
To: 'newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net'
Subject: Re: [NTLK] Shop is open.
Clearly, serial <> USB conversion is possible. Case in point: Keyspan.
But understand just what you would be getting - a USB port that runs at
serial speed (actually slower).
Other solutions do exist but they are way beyond the scope of this topic.
What would you do for a serial port then? The keyboard needs one so you
would have to arrange for this to be accommodated. Where do all the
connectors go?
See, it's not so easy. And what have you gained at the end of the day?
Bottom line: it can be done but doesn't have enough merit to be a viable
project. If you are a hobbyist you might do this for your own reasons but
not commercially.
But I will ask the question - Who is interested in this?
Regards,
PCBman
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bret Feinblatt [mailto:bafein_at_mac.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 9:56 AM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] Shop is open.
>
>
> This may sound like a nutty question, but what are the odds of being
> able to put together a serial/USB port board? Sort of an SER-002,
> updated for the new tech? Does anyone think a USB port could
> be made to
> work directly on a Newton?
> I've been wanting something like that for a while, a way to
> bypass big,
> clunky USB adapters.
>
> On Wednesday, January 21, 2004, at 09:24 AM, Humphreys, David (URB)
> wrote:
> > I am back from my vacation to England and the Newton
> hardware store is
> > open again.
> >
> > I have plenty of SER-001's for sale
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>
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