Using the edu--erm, Robovation for more info?

[seanwitte]

Originally Posted by Astronouth7303

It's impossible to get them confused. a regular cable is Male to Female (M-F, F-M). A null-modem is M-M or F-F.

They're fairly easy to make, too. Try BeyondLogic.org for plans/details.

I guess when you're on your way out the door and you grab the wrong beige cable out of the drawer on your way you only do it once. The amount of money you would spend on wire, connectors, and hoods is less than a null-modem gender changer. http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...uct%5Fid=26-26