Re: Testing a serial port

[Jim <jim@magrathea.plus.com>]

On 2007-09-06, schmidtd <schmidtd@my-deja.com> wrote:
> On Sep 6, 7:54 am, Jim <j...@magrathea.plus.com> wrote:
>> The idea is that I then link up to another machine (probably a Windows
>> machine running Hyperterm) and alter comms settings on the PC, running that
>> program after each adjustment, until I either get something through or jump
>> out of a window screaming.
> I'd just do a forever loop - skip the PR#0 bit at the end.  Hit ctrl-
> reset when you're done.  That way you know the Apple is always
> sending.

Fair point.

> Do you have a solid understanding of the pinout of the header?  Do you
> have a stock cable that came with the thing?  It will be important to
> know if you need a null modem in the middle, etc.

I've no idea about the pinout on it, so I don't know if the socket is wired
as a conventional 25way serial port or not. I _do_ have a known-good null
modem cable, and I'm fairly sure I've got a modem lead I can gender change
if needs be.

Jim
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