USB to Serial adapter
 

does any one use a USB to Serial adapter to program their robot? If so please tell me what kind you use so i know what type to use that will work

Re: USB to Serial adapter
 

I have one of these, and it works fine.

There are several other threads on this topic; you'll find more information if you use the search.

Re: USB to Serial adapter
 

IFI recommends this:
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...ct%5Fid=26-183

Based off of that I got it and it's worked like a charm....

Re: USB to Serial adapter
 

I just bought one on eBay for $1 (with $10 shipping).

Re: USB to Serial adapter
 

i was going to get one from radio shack until i saw the price but right now idc about spending 40$ instead of 30$ so thx so0o much!!!

Re: USB to Serial adapter
 

yess! i just found a coupon in my wallet for 10$ off any purchase of 40$ or more! yay! you all just made my night!

Re: USB to Serial adapter
 

Searching is everybody's friend....
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=36702
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...rial+adapte r
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...rial+adapte r
..... and of course the IFI Site is a great place to ask this kind of question (it has been done before)
http://www.ifirobotics.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=212

Re: USB to Serial adapter
 

i got one at Fries for about 20 bucks, and it works great except its REALLY SLOW to download the code... it was annoying at the regional

~Stephanie
Team 1351