Re: how to make a nullmodem cable for //c <> PC?

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

Will Smith <root@ctron.com> wrote:

> On Wed, 4 Nov 1998, Marius Diepenhorst (pokey) wrote:
> 
> > How to communicate between apple //c and pc. I have a program here to make
> > .DSK images on your pc of APPLE disks. I need a nullmodem cable, but the
> > documentation is telling me about a 25pins connector at the apple ][
> > side.... my apple does only have a 5pin connector (two of it)....
> 
> i understand the Mac serial cable will do the trick

Nope.  The IIc and Mac have different serial connectors.  The IIc uses a
DIN-5, while the Mac uses a Mini-Din-8 for the Mac Plus or later, or
DE-9 female (not compatible with the PC's pinout) for the Mac 128K, 512K
and 512KE.

You might be thinking of the IIc+, which has a Mini-Din-8 connector.  It
is not fully compatible with the Mac/IIgs connector (it is RS-232
instead of 422/423, and is missing the extra flow control and clock
input options), but is close enough for most tasks.

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