HP Forum Archive 20

[ Return to Index | Top of Index ]

HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #1 Posted by Thomas Chrapkiewicz on 12 Oct 2011, 7:51 a.m. What is the recommended USB -> Serial convertor for usage with the latest Win7/64bit OS? In the past, I've been pleased with the performance of a Belkin device as it had RX/TX indicators and drivers were immediately available. Now I find that this device is not supported by the manufacturer with Win7/64. Thank you in advance for your advice, TomC

Re: HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #2 Posted by Bart (UK) on 12 Oct 2011, 9:04 a.m., in response to message #1 by Thomas Chrapkiewicz The FTDI converter that I referenced in article 1060 has drivers that claim Windows 7 64-bit compatability - driver list -Bart

Re: HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #3 Posted by Thomas Chrapkiewicz on 12 Oct 2011, 10:05 a.m., in response to message #2 by Bart (UK) Does anyone know of a USA source? Thanks, TomC

Re: HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #4 Posted by Marcus von Cube, Germany on 12 Oct 2011, 10:15 a.m., in response to message #3 by Thomas Chrapkiewicz Doesn't sell FTDI directly?

Re: HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #5 Posted by Bart (UK) on 12 Oct 2011, 12:33 p.m., in response to message #4 by Marcus von Cube, Germany Yes, I purchased mine using the "buy online" button. However, the HQ is UK based and there may be additional transport costs for our friends on the other side of the Atlantic.

Re: HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #6 Posted by Eric Smith on 12 Oct 2011, 12:55 p.m., in response to message #3 by Thomas Chrapkiewicz Digi-Key Corporation and Mouser Electronics both sell FTDI products.

Re: HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #7 Posted by NateB on 12 Oct 2011, 7:34 p.m., in response to message #3 by Thomas Chrapkiewicz Several are available on Amazon. Just search for FTDI RS232. Example 1 Example 2 Example 3

Re: HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #8 Posted by Jeff O. on 13 Oct 2011, 7:52 a.m., in response to message #3 by Thomas Chrapkiewicz EasySYNC ES-U-1001-R10

Re: HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #9 Posted by Thomas Chrapkiewicz on 13 Oct 2011, 12:59 p.m., in response to message #8 by Jeff O. Thank you all for your helpful assistance and recommendations. Surprisingly enough, the Belkin device does NOT use generic (i.e. FTDI type devices; there is a hand labelled ASIC in it!). (If anayone is curious for details, email me and I can take some pics.) Surprising. In the meantime I will pursue the FTDI devices. Regards, TomC

Re: HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #10 Posted by Lincoln R. on 12 Oct 2011, 9:23 a.m., in response to message #1 by Thomas Chrapkiewicz If you can figure out what USB to RS232 chip your Belkin adaptor is using, you could check the chip manufacturer's website to see if Win7 64 drivers are available. Belkin doesn't really design anything themselves these days, and they certainly don't design USB to RS232 ASICs.

Re: HP Calculator Communications - USB -> RS232/Serial on Win7/64? Message #11 Posted by Gerry Schultz on 12 Oct 2011, 3:13 p.m., in response to message #10 by Lincoln R. Here's what I use and it works under Win7: FTDI - US232-100 USB to RS232 Serial Cable. Newark part number 34M8933; cost $24. Gerry

[ Return to Index | Top of Index ]

Go back to the main exhibit hall