[NTLK] Just got a eMate 300 . . . need drivers

[Eric Dodd]

Pawel, all

I purchased the UGreen RS232/USB cable, and I have NCX. My MP2000 is
connected via dongle to ADB/RS232 cable, then to gender changer, then to
the UGreen connector, to a Mac Pro.

The Newton doesn't connect via serial. I've installed the UGreen drivers,
and confirm it appears in System Report. /Library/Logs/NewtonConnection.log
shows it as an option, but reports no activity when I attempt to sync.

I suspected the ADB/RS232 cable was fake or defective, as others have
reported issues on Amazon for this type of cable. I checked the pinout with
a meter and a good number of them do not have through connectivity.

Any suggestions on a good ADB to RS232 cable? I could solder one together,
provided a list of parts.

Thanks!
Eric

On Thu, Aug 23, 2018 at 11:40 AM "Piotrowski Paweł (Newton)" <
newton at indigi.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi Tom,
>
> > First, I want to connect it to my MacBookPro 15” TouchBar running macOS
> 10.13.6 using a Keyspan dual-port serial-to-USB adapter, but can’t get the
> Keyspan Serial Assistant driver (ver. 2.6) to work . . . it says that “No
> Keyspan Serial Extension found, please re-install” which I have done
> several times to no avail . . . any suggestions?
>
> Forget about Keyspan adapters. There is much better solution:
>
> 1. http://amzn.eu/d/coGJ3Mr <http://amzn.eu/d/coGJ3Mr> - just find the
> same cable (be careful - must be exactly the same cable - with FTDI Chipset)
> 2. https://newtonresearch.org/connection/ <
> https://newtonresearch.org/connection/> - NCX 3.0
>
> This is the best way to connect Newtons with modern MacOS.
>
>
> > I also have other accessories that need drivers:
> >
> > • Lucent Technologies WaveLAN Bronze Turbo PCMCIA card
> > • SmartMedia 4-in-1 SD reader PCMCIA card
> > • Newton Fax Modem
> > • SiPix Pocket Printer A6
> > • GeoPort Telecom Adaptor
> >
> > I am seeking someone who can assist me in getting everything to work.
>
> Here you have my tutorial for WiFi cards:
> http://applenewton.co.uk/2018/04/22/wifi-connection-setup-for-newton-2x00-and-emate-300/
> <
> http://applenewton.co.uk/2018/04/22/wifi-connection-setup-for-newton-2x00-and-emate-300/
> >
>
> For SD card adapter you need ATA Support driver (Don’t use any ATA memory
> cards without this driver - you can destroy your eMate/Newton!!!)
>
> Forget about modems :) You have WiFi card :)
>
> >
> > In 1997 I had a Newton MessagePad 2100 at work, but state government
> probably sent it to surplus property after I left.
> >
> > Thanks to anyone in advance who can help,
> >
> > Tom Piper
>
>
>
>
> Best regards,
> Pawel Piotrowski
>
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