Thread: Make our own VEX programming cable?
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Re: Make our own VEX programming cable?
It's doesn't HAVE TO BE a USB to Serial cable does it? Our Dell D810 has a real serial port on it.

I know all about USB to Serial converters. I have my own design. I use a FTDI USB serial chip to handle the RS-232.

Other cables for reference...
http://www.plccables.com

bottom line, no problems.

I am using the FTD FT232BM chips.
http://www.ftdichip.com/Products/FT232BM.htm


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