Serial To USB Adapter Compatible?

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Serial To USB Adapter Compatible?

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Would this be compatible for programing seeing as i dont have a serial card in my computer or should i just install a serial card and cable?http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications ... &CatId=464

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Re: Serial To USB Adapter Compatible?

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If you don't have a serial card, your best bet is the USBTinyISP SpokePOV Dongle.

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Re: Serial To USB Adapter Compatible?

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Ok well i already placed an order for 3 spokePOV kits with the serial dongle which is why i was wondering about the usb to serial adapter, if you dont think this will work ill just order a serial card and extension cable to make it easy. I mean that should no doubt work, correct? The serial card and cable i mean.

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Re: Serial To USB Adapter Compatible?

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A serial card & cable should work with your serial dongle. USB/serial converters can be finicky. Some work better than others.

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Re: Serial To USB Adapter Compatible?

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Ok great i appreciate your help so much, i am ordering the card and cable now then. I cant wait to start experimenting with multicolors and whatnot. Hopefully one day i can build a video pro system such as monkeylectrics :D

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Re: Serial To USB Adapter Compatible?

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i also wanted to buy the 3 spoke kit but the only pc i have is a laptop with no serial. it seems like a waste of money to buy a kit with a dongle i dont need and have to buy another one. is there any way the serial to usb cable will work or anyway i can upgrade to the usb dongle for i bit extra monney?

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Re: Serial To USB Adapter Compatible?

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we sell the usb dongle adapter on its own, you can just pick that up seperately!

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