In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, kenbash wrote:

I had to purchase a new laptop recently,  I got a really nice HP with all the bells and whistles.... except when I went to work on an SX-48 project and went to plug in the RS-232 cable for the SX-KEY...  NO BELL.... NO WHISTLE.  I hadn't even thought to check for an RS-232 port when I purchased it.

 

 

I bought a couple of different USB to RS-232 converters, but they don't work with the SX-Key.

 

The HP docking station doesn't even have RS-232!

 

I am considering purchasing a third party docking station that does have RS-232 but I have difficulty with purchasing a $200.00 device with no certianty that it will work.

 

questions:  

 

   1. Is there any way to make an SX-Key work with a USB port?

 

   2. if not, are there any other ways to bring SX development to the newer laptops without an RS-232 port?

 

 I have several SX-keys, I don't mind sacrificing one. ( cut, patch, hack, whatever). 

 

 A new SX-Key that works from a USB port would be better.

 

Any solution would be greatly appreciated!

 

 

 

Ken Bash

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