Re: more questions about Apple //c serial connection

[mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon)]

Kevin wrote:

>Okay, I actually have a "slave" computer system now, set up next to my
>//c.   It's sole purpose in life is to feed my apple with software and
>perhaps other classic computers in the future.  It is a pentium 200mhz
>with only 48mb of ram and 2gb hard drive.  It has a 15" nitor and runs
>windows 95 and has the old style long and fat serial port (not the
>more commen 9 pin ones).  As a side note:  it seems odd, but the pc
>actually seems more out dated then the //c, go figure.   I've talked
>to someone on here (willy from garberstreet ent) that is more then
>happy to help me get the correct cables etc.. but since I have some
>free time I wouldnt mind trying to do it myself... Although I donot do
>it for a living, I am a certified computer tech and am no stranger to
>building, troubleshooting and hacking computers of all sorts.  My
>knowlege of the Apple series is very limited (although I already love
>them).  
>
>My question is, can I go to the store and pick up the parts so I can
>build a suitable serial cable?   And if so, any tips or guidance as to
>what to buy? 

Sure, you can build a serial "null modem" cable to connect
your //c to your PC.

Check the FAQ for directions.  All you need is a DIN connector,
a DB-25 connector, and some cable.

>One other thing, not sure why, but I love typing on the //c and since
>I recently acquired an old Panasonic dot matrix (epson compat) in near
>mint condition I was wondering how hard is it to plug this sucker in
>the //c ?    

The //c was designed for serial printers, so that's the problem you
must solve.  There were serial-to-parallel converters, but you may
find it easier to get a serial printer.

-michael

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