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goodwin · 31-05-09, 10:51 AM

hi im new to this website and looking to chip a virgin modem .
im currently looking to buy one of these MAX232 TTL Converter

could someone point me in the right direction to were i could buy this from. and any other stuff i may need to buy as in the leymans it dosnt specify if i need to buy it.

thanx alot. much appreciated for any help towards me being able to achieve this.

/24 · 31-05-09, 11:07 AM

you can get the max 232 from a popular auction site if you search max232 the top one that comes up will do the job for you. Although if I where you I would consider getting a surfboard modem and blackcat cable as all the latest ambit ones have taken an update from virmin rmeoving the P option from the bootloader and its a pain to get it back again. Alternatively go back to the popular auction site and search for ambit haxorware and get yourself a pre flashed 1

lee-ds · 31-05-09, 11:07 AM

Try ebay for the max 232.

goodwin · 31-05-09, 11:14 AM

thank you so much ive found the max 232 , also comes with cable so ive stated which modem i have and he is sending out the cable for me too , is there anything else i need to buy while im shopping?

lee-ds · 31-05-09, 11:21 AM

Do you have a serial lead?

You may need a usb/serial adapter if your PC doesn't have serial port or if you're using a laptop.

cockneysean · 31-05-09, 07:36 PM

If on laptop get the converter, but if its a PC I would highly recommend getting an add in card that slots into one of your free PCI slots in your PC. This can eliminate some of the compatability problems that sometimes happen with the USB > Serial converters.

funkyskunky · 27-01-10, 04:42 PM

i have a max 232 cable but the bit you put over the pins on the modem dont fit can any 1 help plzzz

Ultima · 22-12-11, 11:50 PM

I was looking at this MAX232 adapter:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RS232-TTL-...item3f0fabb730

To connect the MAX232 adapter to an Ambit 256 modem, would I have to solder the wires from the MAX232 into the modem or can the connectors be plugged in somehow?

Thanks

jse · 06-01-12, 09:59 AM

you can buy a soic test clip http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-SOIC-8-...item1c1a7a4c72 or homebrew one out of a cloths peg if your feeling adventureus.

31-05-09, 10:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
goodwin Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	MAX232 TTL Converter hi im new to this website and looking to chip a virgin modem . im currently looking to buy one of these MAX232 TTL Converter could someone point me in the right direction to were i could buy this from. and any other stuff i may need to buy as in the leymans it dosnt specify if i need to buy it. thanx alot. much appreciated for any help towards me being able to achieve this.

31-05-09, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
/24 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 417 Thanks: 39 Thanked 94 Times in 82 Posts	Re: MAX232 TTL Converter you can get the max 232 from a popular auction site if you search max232 the top one that comes up will do the job for you. Although if I where you I would consider getting a surfboard modem and blackcat cable as all the latest ambit ones have taken an update from virmin rmeoving the P option from the bootloader and its a pain to get it back again. Alternatively go back to the popular auction site and search for ambit haxorware and get yourself a pre flashed 1

31-05-09, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
lee-ds Cable Animal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Capital Of Yorkshire Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 163 Thanked 451 Times in 350 Posts	Re: MAX232 TTL Converter Try ebay for the max 232. __________________ If at first you don't succeed.......flash and flash again!

31-05-09, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
goodwin Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: MAX232 TTL Converter thank you so much ive found the max 232 , also comes with cable so ive stated which modem i have and he is sending out the cable for me too , is there anything else i need to buy while im shopping?

31-05-09, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
lee-ds Cable Animal Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Capital Of Yorkshire Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 163 Thanked 451 Times in 350 Posts	Re: MAX232 TTL Converter Do you have a serial lead? You may need a usb/serial adapter if your PC doesn't have serial port or if you're using a laptop. __________________ If at first you don't succeed.......flash and flash again!

31-05-09, 07:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
cockneysean Technology Forums Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,331 Thanks: 78 Thanked 332 Times in 183 Posts	Re: MAX232 TTL Converter If on laptop get the converter, but if its a PC I would highly recommend getting an add in card that slots into one of your free PCI slots in your PC. This can eliminate some of the compatability problems that sometimes happen with the USB > Serial converters.

27-01-10, 04:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
funkyskunky Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 90 Thanks: 44 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: MAX232 TTL Converter i have a max 232 cable but the bit you put over the pins on the modem dont fit can any 1 help plzzz

22-12-11, 11:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ultima Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie Question I was looking at this MAX232 adapter: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RS232-TTL-...item3f0fabb730 To connect the MAX232 adapter to an Ambit 256 modem, would I have to solder the wires from the MAX232 into the modem or can the connectors be plugged in somehow? Thanks Last edited by Ultima; 22-12-11 at 11:55 PM. Reason: forgot to add link

06-01-12, 09:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
jse Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 63 Thanks: 7 Thanked 24 Times in 5 Posts	Re: MAX232 TTL Converter you can buy a soic test clip http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3M-SOIC-8-...item1c1a7a4c72 or homebrew one out of a cloths peg if your feeling adventureus.

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