IF you have not seen the 5th generation FTDI FT232R series USB to UART (FT232RL, FT232RQ) they are fun to work with in updating old designs and solutions.
Interface board with 6-pin breakout, FT232RL https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9716 Complete breakout board, FT232RL https://www.sparkfun.com/products/718 FT232RQ encapsulated in USB cable. (On Sale again) https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9718 The neat feature of this FTDI FT232R series, you can selectively INVERT the serial lines, via FT_PROG utility, http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Utilities.htm saving the need to use an inverter IC !! I my update of a 1989s solution --- I replaced a box (MAX232, 7494, DC regulator) & external power supply --- with ONE Cable, costing less than $13 (when buying cable at $11) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "N8VEM-S100" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
