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The cheapest method to use tronic amc with usb

Discussion in 'SimTools compatible interfaces' started by dj dicksy, Mar 26, 2011.

  1. dj dicksy

    dj dicksy New Member

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    This is what i found on the internet.
    http://seriousrobotics.wordpress.com/20 ... r-about-5/
    I tried this method with a ma-8260 data cable and it works very well.I think it will work with this type of cablu.If this has been discussed before,mea culpa.If not,good luck to those who are interested in this subject.
    dj dicksy, Mar 26, 2011
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  2. fermevc

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    Thanks for the tip :thbup:
    fermevc, Mar 26, 2011
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  3. bsft

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    From what I can tell it modifies and RS485 conveter, that is for actuators only. Is that right, or am I reading it wrong?
    Also, what circuit board does it hook up to and does it control motors?
    By the way, I can buy an USB to RS485 cable locally for about $15. If there is a dc motor controller board that it can connect to , this would be handy to know.
    Cheers.
    bsft, Mar 27, 2011
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  4. valy_budascu

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    Hi dicksy,

    I'm glad to see another romanian around here. I was thincking I'm the only one.

    Good luck in your projects!
    valy_budascu, Mar 27, 2011
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    This is not RS485. It outputs TTL UART communications.

    For this much money don't expect anything. It is a very cheap chinese converter with chip-on-board, noone knows what sort of silicon they put under that black epoxy.

    Personally, I cannot afford to buy cheap stuff like this. The $10 I save on money will be thrown out the window when I waste my time, trying to troubleshoot the problems it can cause in the circuit...

    I advise everyone to avoid this and save the headache. Spend the extra $10 and don't worry about it in the future.
    Frakk, Mar 27, 2011
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  6. kubing

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    :tape: no comment.
    kubing, Mar 27, 2011
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