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* TTL/USB - [[Use a cheap phone sync cable with the serial port]] | * TTL/USB - [[Use a cheap phone sync cable with the serial port]] | ||
===Buy a TTL/RS232 or TTL/USB interface=== | ===Buy a TTL/RS232 or TTL/USB interface=== | ||
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! |The cheapest TTL/RS232 converter uses a [[wikibooks:Serial Programming:MAX232 Driver Receiver | MAX232]] with two serial channels for standard TTL 3V input. | ! |The cheapest TTL/RS232 converter uses a [[wikibooks:Serial Programming:MAX232 Driver Receiver | MAX232]] with two serial channels for standard TTL 3V input. | ||
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|| This board is made by [http://www.futurlec.com Futurelec], however the order is shipped from Thailand so it takes 2-3 weeks to get it. | || This board is made by [http://www.futurlec.com Futurelec], however the order is shipped from Thailand so it takes 2-3 weeks to get it. | ||
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|| This cable is made by [http://www.ftdichip.com/ FTDI], but the pinout at the connector end would need to be reassigned. [http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/DataSheets/Modules/DS_TTL232R.pdf '''Spec Sheet w/ pinout, wire colors & other info'''] | || This cable is made by [http://www.ftdichip.com/ FTDI], but the pinout at the connector end would need to be reassigned. [http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/DataSheets/Modules/DS_TTL232R.pdf '''Spec Sheet w/ pinout, wire colors & other info'''] | ||
You will also need a 4 pin header | You will also need a 4 pin header | ||
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| - | * $4.90 - [http://www.futurlec.com/Mini_RS232_TTL_3V.shtml Futurelec: RS232 to TTL-3V Converter Mini Board]</small> | + | * $4.90 - [http://www.futurlec.com/Mini_RS232_TTL_3V.shtml Futurelec: RS232 to TTL-3V Converter Mini Board] |
| + | * $0.70 - [http://www.futurlec.com/Connectors/HEADS4.shtml HEADS4 - 4 Pin .100" Straight Male Headers - Single Row] | ||
| + | * $0.15 - [http://www.futurlec.com/Connectors/HDCONNS4pr.shtml Futurelec: HDCONNS4 - 4 Pin .100" Header Connector] | ||
| + | * $0.15 - [http://www.futurlec.com/Connectors/HDCONNS6.shtml Futurelec: HDCONNS6 - 6 Pin .100" Header Connector - Single Row] | ||
| + | * $0.60 - [http://www.futurlec.com/Connectors/HDPINFpr.shtml Futurelec: HDPINF - Female Pin for Header Connector] | ||
| + | * $0.17 - [http://www.futurlec.com/Connectors/POLHDCON4.shtml Futurelec: POLHDCON4 - 4 Pin .100" Polarized Header Connector] | ||
| + | * $0.60 - [http://www.futurlec.com/Connectors/PLHDPIN.shtml Futurelec: PLHDPIN - Crimp Pin for Header Connector] | ||
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* $0.32 - [http://www.mouser.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=929400-01-04virtualkey51750000virtualkey517-929400-01-04 Mouser Part # 517-929400-01-04 ] | * $0.32 - [http://www.mouser.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=929400-01-04virtualkey51750000virtualkey517-929400-01-04 Mouser Part # 517-929400-01-04 ] | ||
* $20.00 - [http://www.mouser.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=TTL-232R-3V3virtualkey62620000virtualkey626-DLP-TTL-232R-3V3 Mouser Part # 626-DLP-TXRX-G] | * $20.00 - [http://www.mouser.com/search/ProductDetail.aspx?R=TTL-232R-3V3virtualkey62620000virtualkey626-DLP-TTL-232R-3V3 Mouser Part # 626-DLP-TXRX-G] | ||
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! Others | ! Others | ||
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| + | * £11.10 - [http://apple.clickandbuild.com/cnb/shop/ftdichip?productID=53&op=catalogue-product_info-null&prodCategoryID=47 TTL-232R-3V3 from the FTDI Chip Shop]</small> | ||
* $24.95 - [http://www.compsys1.com/html/usb_rs232.html Compsys:USBP Ver 3 kit] , FTDI based TTL to USB port converter | * $24.95 - [http://www.compsys1.com/html/usb_rs232.html Compsys:USBP Ver 3 kit] , FTDI based TTL to USB port converter | ||
* ¥ 2,717 - [http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E7%8E%84%E4%BA%BA%E5%BF%97%E5%90%91-KURO-BOX-PRO%E5%B0%82%E7%94%A8%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AD%E3%83%83%E3%83%88/dp/B000PHWT6Q/ref=sr_1_1/503-9191749-9680738?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1187410583&sr=8-1 SCON: KURO-BOX/PRO専用シリアルコンソールキット ] | * ¥ 2,717 - [http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E7%8E%84%E4%BA%BA%E5%BF%97%E5%90%91-KURO-BOX-PRO%E5%B0%82%E7%94%A8%E3%82%B7%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%82%AD%E3%83%83%E3%83%88/dp/B000PHWT6Q/ref=sr_1_1/503-9191749-9680738?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1187410583&sr=8-1 SCON: KURO-BOX/PRO専用シリアルコンソールキット ] | ||
Revision as of 19:44, 3 October 2007
Model Specific Directions
| How to add Serial Access | |||||
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| LS1 | HD-HLAN v1 | For the LS1 | |||
| KURO/HG | KUROBOX | For Kuro/HG | |||
| HG | HD-HGLAN | For the HG | |||
| LS2 | HD-HLAN v2 | For the LS2 | |||
| LSPRO | LS-GL | Use Bottom Slot | |||
| KUROPRO | KUROBOX Pro | ||||
Level Shifter
Build your own TTL/RS232 or TTL/USB interface
- TTL/RS232 - Building a Custom Serial Interface
- TTL/USB - Use a cheap phone sync cable with the serial port
Buy a TTL/RS232 or TTL/USB interface
| The cheapest TTL/RS232 converter uses a MAX232 with two serial channels for standard TTL 3V input. | The cheapest TTL/USB converter uses a chip by FTDI (the same chip is used in the SCON-KIT ) |
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| This board is made by Futurelec, however the order is shipped from Thailand so it takes 2-3 weeks to get it.
You'll also need some headers and connectors | This cable is made by FTDI, but the pinout at the connector end would need to be reassigned. Spec Sheet w/ pinout, wire colors & other info |
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