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Re: [PLUG] Serial & parallel ports; lack thereof
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Here is an interesting article. Not sure if it applies to your desired
application....
http://www.fiberbyte.com/PDF/What%20is%20USB-inSync.pdf
Also here is a USB to Parallel CNC adapter. Sounds good but not sure if it
really works...
http://www.ecklersoft.com/
Here is an interesting pro/con dialog on USB CNC....
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/diy-cnc_router_table_machines/100217-smooth_stepper_usb_drive_controller.html
On Tue, 19 Oct 2010, Edmond Rodriguez wrote:
> I use this usb to parallel cable on Linux (only paid $7 in 2009 from
> a different seller maybe) with my old printer and it all works. No
> software needed.
>
> It puts my printer on /dev/usb/lp0 automatically. The automated
> printing software included with Linux (Cups/Kde), sees the printer and
> knows what it is.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007UVRVO/ref=oss_product
>
> I have read a little, about possible issues with two way
> communication? I decided to just try it, and in my case, for a
> printer, works great.
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