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

[Eric Dodd]

Pawel, thanks!

I removed the FTDI kext.

I then chopped the end off the uxcell din cable I got off Amazon, only to find 4 wires instead of 8. That'll go back to the vendor.

I cut a known-good Apple serial cable in half, then soldered the 7 used wires to their proper positions on a rs232 female connector.

I verified serial data via socat and GNU screen.

I unplugged the FTDI USB cable and plugged it back in. Connected the Newton to it with my new cable. Started NCX, ran Dock from the Newton, and it worked.

Lessons learned here:

Use the built in High Sierra FTDI drivers.
Beware Amazon cables.
Disconnect and reconnect the FTDI/USB device before starting NCX.

Anyone have a spare Apple Serial Cable? Someone cut mine in half. ;)


Eric
On Aug 26, 2018, 3:04 PM -0400, "Piotrowski Paweł (Newton)" <newton at indigi.co.uk>, wrote:
> Hi Eric,
>
> 1. You should NOT install any drivers. MacOS have all necessary drivers.
> 2. Try different RS232 to DIN8 cable. Maybe something like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DB9P-to-8P-Mini-Din-RS232-Download-Cable-White-8-2-Ft-for-PLC-DVP-EH-N9H6/223107317766?epid=1569033029&hash=item33f23b8006:g:tS4AAOSwfBFbd8Ee <https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DB9P-to-8P-Mini-Din-RS232-Download-Cable-White-8-2-Ft-for-PLC-DVP-EH-N9H6/223107317766?epid=1569033029&hash=item33f23b8006:g:tS4AAOSwfBFbd8Ee>
>
>
> Cheers,
> Pawel
>
>
> > On 26 Aug 2018, at 01:43, Eric Dodd <eric.e.dodd at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> > >
> > > Worldwide Apple Newton Users Map: http://user-map.applenewton.co.uk <
> > > http://user-map.applenewton.co.uk/>
> > >
> > > NPDS Server: http://newton1.applenewton.co.uk:8079 (powered by Newton
> > > 2100)
> > > NPDS Tracker Server: http://tracker.applenewton.co.uk:3680 <
> > > http://tracker.applenewton.co.uk:3680/> (powered by Raspberry Pi)
> > >
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