rs 232 port

Zachary · 12-29-2006

Besides a modem or printer/scanner, what can I get that can connect to my computer via the Serial RS-232 port? I have this thing where I like to use everything that is available to me and it just bugs me that it sits there unused. I already have a scanner & printer connected by USB so I don't need another one, I recently bought a zip drive for the parallel port and the rs-232 port is all I have left.

Any suggestions?

Arctos · 12-29-2006

Read up on the rs-32 port here at Wikipedia it may give you an idea what to add...

Zachary · 12-29-2006

I read the article and still have no idea what I can use with the port besides modems, printers, or scanners...surely there must be something else?

12-29-2006	#1
Zachary Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 953 PC Experience: Experienced	rs 232 port Besides a modem or printer/scanner, what can I get that can connect to my computer via the Serial RS-232 port? I have this thing where I like to use everything that is available to me and it just bugs me that it sits there unused. I already have a scanner & printer connected by USB so I don't need another one, I recently bought a zip drive for the parallel port and the rs-232 port is all I have left. Any suggestions?

12-29-2006	#2
Arctos Tech Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bundaberg, Australia Posts: 4,304 PC Experience: RTM Assoc. Dip.	Read up on the rs-32 port here at Wikipedia it may give you an idea what to add... __________________ PCHF open 24/7 - Antiques made daily... Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us!

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