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RE: USB extenders



> -----Original Message-----
> From: egelbeertje [mailto:r_d_k@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 08 April 2004 12:44
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] USB extenders
>
> Hi,
>
> still trying to figure out if in the end I want some small
> tft touchscreens (which will require some additional
> cabling - (when is the rule "put twice as much and then
> add some" expiring...??) I was figuring that if I can get
> the vga or s-video to the monitor, the touch screen is not
> going to do a lot if you don't connect the usb driven
> touschscreen overlay back to the pc - so more cabling
> needed - unfortunately USB limits are what ? 5 or 6 meters.

How about serial RS232 Touchscreens - which do not have this limitation  -
the USB restriction is a very real one distance wise. RS232 is much more
tolerant and can be extended if needed.

The Pronto solution sounds brutal and I don't think will provide you with
the same rewards...

K




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