B-day and X-mas List
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I might think twice about #8 (the specific model). I've had mixed results with some of these random adapters (including ones that look exactly like that one). Sometimes they refuse to work with certain devices, sometimes they don't work at all. A lot of this comes down to the drivers, but some of the hardware is really built to work only with specific devices. You are better off making sure that they are designed to work with any serial device (which can't be that hard, but some things definitely seem to have problems).
I've never had problems with ones that use FTDI chips and drivers. I have a couple 2-port adapters from www.byterunner.com that work great.
You may also want to check out the 8-port edgeport adapter that's being discussed on the HS board. People seem to be happy with that one and the ebay price is great for an 8-port box.
I've never had problems with ones that use FTDI chips and drivers. I have a couple 2-port adapters from www.byterunner.com that work great.
You may also want to check out the 8-port edgeport adapter that's being discussed on the HS board. People seem to be happy with that one and the ebay price is great for an 8-port box.
Squintz
Senior Member
The only Edgeport available right now that i could find is a 2port. Plus i dont want to make my fiance buy from an e-bay user since shes never done it before. A froogle search turns up that those edgeport hubs are $300+ normally. Someone must have got a hot deal.
Smee thanks for the heads up. I went and searched again...This time reading the description carefully and they all pretty much say the same thing. From the $9 ones to the $25 adapters. They all say for use with PDA, Cellphones, Modems, Ect.
Do you know of a specific one that i should buy.
Smee thanks for the heads up. I went and searched again...This time reading the description carefully and they all pretty much say the same thing. From the $9 ones to the $25 adapters. They all say for use with PDA, Cellphones, Modems, Ect.
Do you know of a specific one that i should buy.
jwilson56
Senior Member
I use the NetcallerID and plugin for HS.. It works great and is very configurable with its VBS script that lets you add whatever you want. Its how I do TTS to announce the caller (great WAF)... its also how I added the CID Log to my Nowplaying project. BSR used the same script mod with Mainlobby plugin to have the log devices for his setup. I bought an extra one just in case it gets nailed by lightning. Can't beat the price.
I also have an Edgeport 4 port and it works well. Definitely better than those RS232-USB adapters.
John
I also have an Edgeport 4 port and it works well. Definitely better than those RS232-USB adapters.
John
Squintz
Senior Member
Besides e-bay where can you get a 4 or 8 port Edgeport for a decent price? Like i said when i did a froogle search they were going for $300+ which sounds a little crazy to me. Maybe ill give the USB adapter a try and if it doesnt work go for one of the edgeports. I can buy the adapter from Bestbuy instead of online so i can return it easily
Thanks for the feedback about the netcallerid
Thanks for the feedback about the netcallerid
I have Radio Shack USB-Serial Cable, that works well. Spent an arm and a leg for it, but at the time I needed it right away (no patience).
If you just need an extra 1 or 2 ports, you could also look into a PCI card solution.
Here's a couple of examples (I dont know this company, by any means... just using it for pics)
http://www.usbgear.com/1x-Serial-PCI.html
Thanks for the heads up on the edgeport. I've been looking for a cheap solution for multiple ports, and for 35 smackers.... well, thats the best price I've heard about for that many ports.
Off to ebay I go,
Treetop
If you just need an extra 1 or 2 ports, you could also look into a PCI card solution.
Here's a couple of examples (I dont know this company, by any means... just using it for pics)
http://www.usbgear.com/1x-Serial-PCI.html
Thanks for the heads up on the edgeport. I've been looking for a cheap solution for multiple ports, and for 35 smackers.... well, thats the best price I've heard about for that many ports.
Off to ebay I go,
Treetop
I also have one of these in the HS machine and one in another machine I use:
Byterunner 4-port PCI-400HS-9
I'm using 2 of these with my HS machine. I forget what's plugged into them.
Byterunner 2-port USB-2com
Byterunner 4-port PCI-400HS-9
I'm using 2 of these with my HS machine. I forget what's plugged into them.
Byterunner 2-port USB-2com
