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easyas123abc · 04-06-08, 03:49 PM

Dose anybody know of any software which can convert my usb to a com port (vcp).

I tired searching via google and downloaded many softwares, but had no luck?

Thanks

TellyAddict · 04-06-08, 05:04 PM

To use a USB port for serial operation, you need a USB -> RS232 cable. Install it and you will have a new com port available.

easyas123abc · 04-06-08, 05:43 PM

sorry wat is USB -> RS232 cable and where can i buy is from?

What i have is a usb cable which controls the device. but is can only communcaite via com port.

pedst · 05-06-08, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by easyas123abc

sorry wat is USB -> RS232 cable and where can i buy is from?

What i have is a usb cable which controls the device. but is can only communcaite via com port.

e-bay or maplin. thats what i use and works no probs

04-06-08, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
easyas123abc Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 344 Thanks: 51 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	usb to com port (vcp) Dose anybody know of any software which can convert my usb to a com port (vcp). I tired searching via google and downloaded many softwares, but had no luck? Thanks

04-06-08, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
TellyAddict Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: usb to com port (vcp) To use a USB port for serial operation, you need a USB -> RS232 cable. Install it and you will have a new com port available.

04-06-08, 05:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
easyas123abc Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 344 Thanks: 51 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: usb to com port (vcp) sorry wat is USB -> RS232 cable and where can i buy is from? What i have is a usb cable which controls the device. but is can only communcaite via com port.

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