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Re: Read full 8-bit character from serial port?



Jorge ChB <bieling@terra.es> wrote:

> David Empson <dempson@actrix.gen.nz> wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Looks like I'll have to do a real test with the IIgs (or an ESCC, which
> > I have access to at work)
> 
> There's an 8530 inside any older Mac, too...

Yes, but I know how to program the IIgs serial hardware directly, and
happen to have my IIgs set up already in my office at work - just need
enough time to do some experiments.

> >  to prove it one way or the other.
> 
> Use a loopback cable from one port to the other.

Another computer will be an easier solution (over which I have even
better direct control over the serial port and transmit timing).

-- 
David Empson
dempson@actrix.gen.nz