hmmmmm maybe... i think I may have one of those at my house... problem is that I am at college right now... I won't be able to check until saturday sometime...
i'll try to get back to you by then...
if I haven't posted here be sure to bump the thread and or IM me...
Holy crap! I left the thread for a few days and look at what I come back to! Damn you Defiant! I'm trying to get my Newton up and running on my G5.
Well, if no one else has a USB-Serial adapter then I guess I'll track it down elsewhere. But in the meantime Defiant, do you think I could get some advice from you about how to connect with a Newton and what it can do? I'm just starting down this path and would appreciate some advice.
If you mean a 9-pin (not ADC) serial to USB, I have one that I'm not using. In fact, it's barely been used at all. It's part number is USA-19Qi.
Let me know if that's what you're looking for.
I need to connect to a Newton. If I can figure out if this one will work then I guess I can do it. For some reason I don't think this is the right one though. Defiant or torifile, any suggestions?
Paul, thanks but I think I'd like the little one without the need for an AC adapter. Thanks though.
I need to connect to a Newton. If I can figure out if this one will work then I guess I can do it. For some reason I don't think this is the right one though. Defiant or torifile, any suggestions?
Paul, thanks but I think I'd like the little one without the need for an AC adapter. Thanks though.
It depends which cable you've got. The Newton I sold to defiant had both the PC serial (15 pin, I believe) and the Apple Serial cables. The USB adapter I had was the PC serial to USB one. If you've got the PC serial cable, I *believe* that USA-19Qi will work.
I quote from the installer for the Keyspan Serial Adapter:
Quote:
This is the installer for the Mac OS X Keyspan USB Serial Adapter driver. It supports the following Keyspan Products:
One Port DB9tUSA-19, USA-19Qi,
\t\tUSA-19W, USA-19QW, USA-19HS
Two Port Din: \tUSA-28X, USA-28
Four PorttUSA-49W, USA-49WLC, USA-4E230
OthertUSA-18X, UPSH-112
As you can see, the adapter I have, the USA-19, and the USA-19Qi from ryukyu, are both equipped with one DB9. That means the USA-19Qi should work fine. Just in case, I made a pic to show how I connect to my Newton.
The cable is a 9-Pin one, as you can see. I'm not sure, but I believe this cable is from Apple too. I always connected like this, and it always worked fine. If you have more questions, just ask.
I really hate to be a pest because you all have been helpful. But...I think the PC Serial Cable is a 9-pin cable, but I don't know what the Apple Serial would be. I'm willing to use either as long as it works with the USB adapter and my Newton and my Mac. I don't really care because I still have to buy the serial cable and I'll buy whichever works with my USB adapter.
I'm just worried that I need a very specific combination. Like if the OS X software is specifically aware of the Apple Serial Pin count then I don't want to invest in the wrong path.
I'm really sorry folks. I thought this would be quick and painless for everyone.
It's the PDA. Far better than anything in it's time, still better now, even though the advance gets smaller. Ask Fran, he's the most knowledgeable about the Newton, and also the most fightin' one. (Right?)
Bunge: I have the same model. But I have no idea if I have the PC cable. Because it connects to a DP-9 I'd think it's a PC one. If you have access to one, I'd suggest you go that route, because this is the way I've been syncing my Newton. Also take a close look at the picture above, because this is my cable you see there.
Don't worry, you're not a pest, we're in GD right now. At least you have a Newton.
apple serial ports are round... they look like ADB ports or PS/2 ports...
bunge not that I know anything about this, but from reading the stuff from this thread you should be looking for a NON apple serial port/cable... the adapter I happen to have is for the apple serial connector so will probably not be ideal for you...
defiant's cable is a NON apple DB-9 Serial cable/adapter...
I think you're correct Paul, that Defiant is using a PC serial cable. That's fine if it works. I can buy either one and I will, it's not a big deal as long as it works.
I'll be purchasing a cable soon and I'll check back when I have it. ryukyu, if you're interested, we can work out a deal. To Defiant, keep in touch with Newtinfo. To everyone else, thanks.
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i'll try to get back to you by then...
if I haven't posted here be sure to bump the thread and or IM me...
-Paul
Originally posted by bunge
I have a Bluetooth Adapter D-Link DBT-120 and I'd like a Keyspan USB Serial Adapter.
Anyone want to trade?
Yup. I've got one sitting in my closet. PM me if you don't want to wait for Paul. He was first.
Thanks you two.
I also have one of those entrega hubs tho if you are interested... 2 usb ports a serial port and a scsi port...
Well, if no one else has a USB-Serial adapter then I guess I'll track it down elsewhere. But in the meantime Defiant, do you think I could get some advice from you about how to connect with a Newton and what it can do? I'm just starting down this path and would appreciate some advice.
Anyone else want to trade?
EDIT: Just want to make this clear; you bastards!
it also has 2 USB ports and an SCSI port...
I'm not 100% sure of its OSX compatibility... but I could test it out if you are interested...
it also requires an AC adapter so you wont be able to use it on the go...
If you mean a 9-pin (not ADC) serial to USB, I have one that I'm not using. In fact, it's barely been used at all. It's part number is USA-19Qi.
Let me know if that's what you're looking for.
Originally posted by ryukyu
Bunge,
If you mean a 9-pin (not ADC) serial to USB, I have one that I'm not using. In fact, it's barely been used at all. It's part number is USA-19Qi.
Let me know if that's what you're looking for.
I need to connect to a Newton. If I can figure out if this one will work then I guess I can do it. For some reason I don't think this is the right one though. Defiant or torifile, any suggestions?
Paul, thanks but I think I'd like the little one without the need for an AC adapter. Thanks though.
Originally posted by bunge
I need to connect to a Newton. If I can figure out if this one will work then I guess I can do it. For some reason I don't think this is the right one though. Defiant or torifile, any suggestions?
Paul, thanks but I think I'd like the little one without the need for an AC adapter. Thanks though.
It depends which cable you've got. The Newton I sold to defiant had both the PC serial (15 pin, I believe) and the Apple Serial cables. The USB adapter I had was the PC serial to USB one. If you've got the PC serial cable, I *believe* that USA-19Qi will work.
I quote from the installer for the Keyspan Serial Adapter:
This is the installer for the Mac OS X Keyspan USB Serial Adapter driver. It supports the following Keyspan Products:
One Port DB9
\t\tUSA-19W, USA-19QW, USA-19HS
Two Port Din: \tUSA-28X, USA-28
Four Port
Other
As you can see, the adapter I have, the USA-19, and the USA-19Qi from ryukyu, are both equipped with one DB9. That means the USA-19Qi should work fine. Just in case, I made a pic to show how I connect to my Newton.
Click here for picture
The cable is a 9-Pin one, as you can see. I'm not sure, but I believe this cable is from Apple too. I always connected like this, and it always worked fine. If you have more questions, just ask.
And you also asked for some software:
Tool to connect to the Newton.
Tool to sync lots of stuff with your Newton.
[EDIT: Changed the picture to a link, damn Spymac]
I'm just worried that I need a very specific combination. Like if the OS X software is specifically aware of the Apple Serial Pin count then I don't want to invest in the wrong path.
I'm really sorry folks. I thought this would be quick and painless for everyone.
Defiant, do you know which cable you have?
What kind of Newton do you have, btw?
Originally posted by Defiant
Will check when I'm at home.
What kind of Newton do you have, btw?
I have a true 2100, not an upgraded 2000. I'm finally starting to get excited about using it....
EDIT: Thanks in advance.
Bunge: I have the same model. But I have no idea if I have the PC cable. Because it connects to a DP-9 I'd think it's a PC one. If you have access to one, I'd suggest you go that route, because this is the way I've been syncing my Newton. Also take a close look at the picture above, because this is my cable you see there.
Don't worry, you're not a pest, we're in GD right now.
bunge not that I know anything about this, but from reading the stuff from this thread you should be looking for a NON apple serial port/cable... the adapter I happen to have is for the apple serial connector so will probably not be ideal for you...
defiant's cable is a NON apple DB-9 Serial cable/adapter...
I'll be purchasing a cable soon and I'll check back when I have it. ryukyu, if you're interested, we can work out a deal. To Defiant, keep in touch with Newtinfo. To everyone else, thanks.
And Defiant, thank Steve we're not in AO.