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--- In 50g@yahoogroups.com, "x2dydx" <x2dydx@...> wrote:

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> --- In 50g@yahoogroups.com, "al.arduengo" <al.arduengo@> wrote:
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> > --- In 50g@yahoogroups.com, "x2dydx" <x2dydx@> wrote:
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> > > What sort of things would the serial port be used for?
> > >
> >
> > I have used mine for communicating with and controlling a

telescope.

> > Really you could use it for lots of things that require a serial
> > connection. My next project is to play around with using it

with a

> > GPS unit.
> >
> > -Al
> >
> I read somewhere that the serial cable is not available from HP.

How

> did you overcome this problem? Did the serial cable come with

your

> telescope? Or is the serial cable available from some other

source or

> did you build one? Any guidance you can offer is appreciated.

Thanks.

>

I used a Mini 4-B USB connector. Search comp.sys.hp48 and you'll
find more details.