I've had no luck locating the
adapter pictured above, Big-O, but thanks. I agree with cmonex, the serial cable is available via Usedhandhelds and null modem adapters can be had at Radioshack. I think I have one in a box somewhere. Finding a serial or combo mouse, however, is a bit more difficult. Any suggestions? Will a PS2 mouse and a serial adapter work? I think I have that adapter in the same box.
My mouse setup could end up looking pretty funny:
Serial cable->null modem->serial to PS2->mouse. Kinda takes the thrill out of having mouse input. I'll have a 10 ft. mouse cable and the weight of the adapters will keep pulling it off the table
Any circuit engineers in the house? There are
serial to USB chips available. I saw one while researching a schematic to build a USB to DMX
(RS485
)
adapter for lighting control. Unfortunately, the last time I used a sodering iron, I fried everything on a circuit board and melted a DVD case that was nearby too.
I still want to try and jerry-rig the Jornada side of the connection. That would open up the possibility to create lots of different
serial interface cables.