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Post #1 by Trash80toHP_Mini
Source Forum68kMLA
CategoryNetworking
Post DateTue, 19 Nov 2013 - 15:57
Original URLhttps://68kmla.org/bb/threads/usb-lt-gt-rs485-dongle-w-free-mac-os-8-9-osx-drivers.29315/
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http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Documents/DataSheets/Cables/DS_USB_RS485_PCB.pdf

Duo Modem Bay WiFi Dongles come to mind of course, but I'm thinking more along the lines of general purpose wireless KBD/Rodent dongles lately. IIRC there were ASCII KBD and Serial Rodent hacks for the Mac's serial port dating all, or most of, the way back to the 128k.

If nothing else, serial Comms between an Intel Mac and a 128k might prove interesting.

Not all that inexpensive @ $25.00 per from DigiKey . . .

. . . maybe it might be an interesting toy in the hands of someone competent however? :?:

edit: if it could work in a Duo Modem Bay, I'd think it might work in any Powerbook or Portable's Modem Bay.

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