On Tuesday, 2013-12-03 at 03:34:58 -0500, Weedy wrote:
> http://dx.com/p/pl2303hx-usb-to-ttl-converter-adapter-module-w-dubond-thread-blue-224704
> http://dx.com/p/pl2303hx-usb-to-rs232-ttl-converter-adapter-module-164590
> http://dx.com/p/max485-ttl-to-rs485-adapter-module-for-singlechip-red-203318

I got one from Adafruit, but have only used it with a RasPi so far. It's
more expensive, but comes with a convenient cable with separate
connectors fopr wire posts.

https://www.adafruit.com/products/954

"The cable is easiest way ever to connect to your
microcontroller/Raspberry Pi/WiFi router serial console port. Inside the
big USB plug is a USB<->Serial conversion chip and at the end of the 36"
cable are four wire - red power, black ground, white RX into USB port,
and green TX out of the USB port. The power pin provides the 5V @ 500mA
direct from the USB port and the RX/TX pins are 3.3V level for
interfacing with the most common 3.3V logic level chipsets.

Because of the separated pin plugs, this cable is ideal for powering and
connecting up to the debug/login console on the Raspberry Pi or
BeagleBone Black. Connect the pins as shown to power the Pi or BBB and
establish the RX/TX link. Then install the Windows XP/Vista/7 or MacOS X
PL2303HX.A drivers on your computer and connect with a terminal program
at 115200 baud. Windows 8 is not supported. If you're using Windows 7
and you have issues, try this Prolific driver version 1.013

Also handy for hacking WiFi routers to install alternate OS's, or nearly
any other TTL port. This is easier to use than an FTDI cable in many
cases because the wires are separated"

HTH,
Lupe Christoph
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