George Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Ok my laptop only has 1 serial port which I use via Starrynight pro for slewing my scope, problem is I need an additional port for connecting my DSLR to the laptop so i can use for automation. I have tried making a parallel cable to control the DSLR but needless to say it didn't work Does anyone know where I can obtain plans to construct a breakout box to add more serial ports?Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinky Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 You could try www.astronomiser.co.ukIf not try and mail Andy and ask. He makes loads of diffrent cables. One other option can you not get a serial to usb converter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 The parallel is not as effective as the serial, I found. Go for the Serial-USB for it - works a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centroid Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I ran out of Serial Ports on my obsy PC, so I bought a couple of USB to Serial converters.They work fine!!.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 Ok thanks, I bought a couple off Ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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