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The PIL-Box, a new HP-IL <-> PC link solution
Message #1 Posted by J-F Garnier on 25 Oct 2008, 2:57 a.m.

This is the annoucement of my new HP-IL <-> PC link solution using my “PIL-Box”.

The PIL-Box is a HP-IL/Serial (RS232 or USB) translator. It uses NO OBSOLETE HP PARTS such as the HP-IL chip or the custom HP-IL pulse transformer. It aims to be an alternative to the old ISA HP-IL board (HP82973A) and to be compatible with most computers/OS that support RS232 or USB.

Some pictures on my HP-IL Web page.

I will present the PIL-Box with more details during the Allschwil meeting next week.

J-F

Edited: 25 Oct 2008, 3:11 a.m.

      
Re: The PIL-Box, a new HP-IL <-> PC link solution
Message #2 Posted by Meindert Kuipers on 25 Oct 2008, 8:36 a.m.,
in response to message #1 by J-F Garnier

J-F,

Very interesting, good work! Looking forward to see it working next weekend.

Meindert

      
Re: The PIL-Box, a new HP-IL <-> PC link solution
Message #3 Posted by PeterP on 25 Oct 2008, 12:37 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by J-F Garnier

Awesome stuff, JF, can't wait to see it in action!!!

Cheers

Peter

      
Re: The PIL-Box, a new HP-IL <-> PC link solution
Message #4 Posted by Geoff Quickfall on 25 Oct 2008, 1:23 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by J-F Garnier

So a new HP 41CX communication device to the PC. It seems there are people helping to drag this tool into the 21st century.

I hope HP is taking note! Probably a whole industry out there waiting to be tapped. New replacement for the HP 41C with backwards adaptability, similar to the HP42S with computer support.

PS I would certainly put an order in for one when you have the process down. Gives us an update from Switzerlands meeting.

Cheers,Geoff

      
Re: The PIL-Box, a new HP-IL <-> PC link solution
Message #5 Posted by Diego Diaz on 25 Oct 2008, 2:10 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by J-F Garnier

Hi there,

Seems like it's going to be a lot to talk about during the meeting!! ;-)

I looks really cool!

See you soon.

Diego.

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