USB-to-Serial Module based coders cable

**Chaotis** · November 18th, 2004, 12:08

Wow, this stuff looks like a lot of fun. I'm taking electronics and computer classes in college but this stuff is still above and beyond me hardware wise.

I would be very interested in buying one.

**LordC** · November 22nd, 2004, 15:28

oh!!!

i will be very intereste on spare board with all the hardware alrready soldered to improve my dc mod (a DC on SEGA Saturn case with a lot of extras: reset, serial, vga...etc)+

there some way yo get it?

thxs

**pboese** · November 22nd, 2004, 19:35

I've made a major improvement in the interface between the USB chip and the DC serial port. No new boards yet. In the process of updating the schematic and re-laying out a pcb.

**Kochise** · November 23rd, 2004, 07:13

http://www.embedtronics.com/usb/usb232.html

Kochise

**Alexvrb** · November 23rd, 2004, 11:59

Isn't that going to be limited to standard RS232 speeds, Kochise?

**Kochise** · November 24th, 2004, 02:22

I don't now, I juste found the link. I guess it would be some limitations in speed, but hell, I just provided the URL for information about technology issue, nothing more ;D

Kochise

**semicolo** · November 24th, 2004, 04:37

it is a "standard" 1500000 bps application of the ft232 chip, axlen design must be close to this.

**pboese** · November 24th, 2004, 20:11

[quote author=Kochise link=board=hardware;num=1093196907;start=60#63 date=11/23/04 at 08:13:33]http://www.embedtronics.com/usb/usb232.html

Kochise[/quote]

That project is based on an older version of the chip that I'm using in this design. The design problem to be solved is a bit different since the RS232 level shifting circuitry is not needed. In a sense it's simpler, yet also more complicated. The older FTDI chip was also more limited in the bauds that could be set. Thanks for the link though. It is interesting to see other designs based on the chip family.

**DreamDogg** · November 25th, 2004, 23:20

Exciting project!

Axlen I am sure the many forum readers have electronics components (usb cables) or miscellaneous electronics salvage junk lying around collecting dust. I know I do. Are there any parts that you'd accept as donations ?