[Soekris] Serial

[Guy F. Boyd]

 >
> > How do most people here deal with adding a second external serial
> > connector?  Does everybody just grind out a section of the case?
> >
> 	I neatly fold the cable in the case so that it JUST puts the
> connector at the lip of the back, then CAREFULLY slide the case over
> it. The 1's and 0's do seem to come out flatter, but the Soekris
> apparently can straighten them out internally before passing to my
> OS. ;)

.... and if you're doing a net5501 with the standard case and you're not
stuffing the add-in card slot, check out www.pccables.com or similar. Part #
07121 (DTK) or part # 07106  with your own stuffing works here just dandy. ( and
if you're being creative with where the stuff on the add-in card terminates, you
might even be able to  use them *with* an add in card, who knows. ) They also
have some filler panels with the 9 pin port shape punched out twice for a 2-up
arrangement for a USB serial  and  a legacy serial side-by side -ish ( sorry
part number not handy )

Thread the bottom of the filler panel with an 8-32 tap and you can use the hole
cover screw on the end close to the board for a nice snug fit.

Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with pccables.com, "I just play one on TV".
:-)

Guy Boyd
Film Systems LLC
Atlanta GA USA