In a message dated 8/11/10 8:39:50 AM, [email protected] writes:
> On Aug 11, 2010, at 5:52 AM, John Carmonne wrote: > > > Hi All > > > > I have a G4 Cube and PM G4 MDD both boot OS9 and I use a program to > communicate data to CNC machinery. The method was always via printer or modem > ports on the pre G4 machines with those ports. So the G4's have USB and I > need to transfer the files via Mac to a RS232C hub connected to 8 CNC > machines. The communication program has all the setup configurations, however > only > affords either printer or modem port. Is there any hope of making this > work. > > > > At the moment I transfer the files via floppy to a G3 PPC to send to the > machines. I want to eliminate that step. > > > Keyspan makes a USB-Serial adapter that's widely used for serial palm > pilots and gps'es, it should work for your purposes. Heck a generic one might > work and be cheaper... > > -- > I tried a Belkin that I have for printers that never did work even on the printers so I'll try the keyspan. The problem may go deeper because the I/O program requires selecting a port for transfer, the only choices that are given are printer or modem, so any idea how that may work? John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my G3 iMac 10.4.11 -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
