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Re: [OT] 9 pin serial to USB mini type B



Rob Lamb wrote:

> I need a cable to go from a 9 pin serial plug to a mini USB (Type B)
> plug but can't find one anywhere. Is it possible to make my own simply
> by connecting pins 2 and 3 from the serial to pins 2 and 3 of the USB?
> (it's to connect the GPS receiver that's in my car to an SPV M5000)

Electrically, this isn't possible. I'm also doubtful that the SPV M5000
has a USB host controller of any sort in it. Isn't it just a USB device
not a controller? If you want GPS capability you'd be much better
picking up a bluetooth GPS device.

--
Barry Myles






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