Serial to USB adapter

[EYRC_Matt_Lawson]

Hello

 

I have a school email me yesterday asking if I could get a smartboard serial to USB adapter, I've had a look around and they are discontinued and out of stock everywhere. Can anybody point me in the right direction of where to get one, or you may have one kicking around your school that you could sell?

 

Any help would be appreciated

 

Matt

[unixman_again]

I have two of these [ATTACH=CONFIG]58290[/ATTACH] I also have a USB to USB Smart cable. You can have it for the taking.

 

I have this Promethean stuff too

Edited June 10, 2020 by unixman_again

[Norphy]

Failing that, does it have to be a Smart specific thing or will any USB to RS232 adaptor work? If so, I recommend getting one with an FTDI chipset as these generally work whereas ones based on the Prolific PL2303 are more problematic.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Converter-Connecting-Switches-Celestron-Telescope/dp/B00QUZY4L0/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=ftdi&qid=1591785152&sr=8-7

[keyboards]

Can't you just use a Keyspan?

[EYRC_Matt_Lawson]

That's great @unixman_again. Would you mind sending them to the school for me?

 

Not sure of the best way to do it, would you like anything for them?

 

Many thanks

Edited June 11, 2020 by elsiegee40