Re: ][c null modem problems...

["Peter Ibbotson" <spambox@ibbotson.demon.co.uk>]

"Dean Petters" <dpetters@grc.nasa.gov> wrote in message
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> I am trying to move some old text files from an Apple ][c to a PC.  I've
> read over the FAQ and followed the directions on building a modem cable
> from an old 5-pin keyboard cable and a buck-50 DB25 female connector
> from Radio Shack (i bought the null modem adapter from RS also, since
> that's something i could potentially use elsewhere).  Checking the
> connections using a multimeter, it seems that all the wires are properly
> connected and that there are no shorts.


What happens if you bash keys on the //c keyboard (hyperterminal should show
those characters)
I suspect you problem here is the pin numbering! The apple version doesn't
match that on the keyboard connector (Been there done that) I can't remember
what the exact difference is I think one numbers clockwise the numbers
outwards from the middle pin i.e. (NOTE THIS DIAGRAM IS WRONG!!! THE CORRECT
ONE IS ELSEWHERE)
1   5  1   2
 2 4    3 4
  3      5

It DOES work I boot strapped my //c using the same method. Just remember to
add the delays to the hyper terminal end.

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