50g

--- 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 should have been more clear. Sorry. I used a 48GX serial port for
my telescope. I modified a standard 9 pin cable to work with my
calculator cable. However, as soon as I get a cable for the 50g, I do
not foresee any problems.

I for one am happy that they included this capability on the new machine!

-Al