[GTALUG] computer hardware testing tools.

[James Knott]

On 2023-07-12 13:19, Scott Allen via talk wrote:
> Yes, It requires a 9 pin to 25 pin serial port connector cable. Not a
> serial port to parallel port cable that you referenced. A serial to
> parallel cable would be somewhat custom and likely expensive, since it
> would have to contain active electronics to convert serial protocol to
> parallel protocol.

Also, the old style 25 pin serial cable and the printer cable have 
opposite connector genders.  The serial cable has a female connector and 
the printer cable has a male connector.