usb to TTL cable

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sparker
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usb to TTL cable

Post by sparker »

Hi all,

just a quick simple question, the USB to TTL cable that you use to upload new sketches to the reef angel - does it need to be 6 pin? The one I got in my kit (used) is only 4 pins.

If need be I can order a new cable from ebay, but the colours seem to be different and the manual doesn't show in great detail what the pinout is to the display.

Basically, I need a little more detail on what and how to connect to my Mac.

Many thanks,
Sam
rimai
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Re: usb to TTL cable

Post by rimai »

4 pins?
Can you send a photo?
You can also order the cable on the webstore.
Technically, we only use 4 pins to upload codes to RA and 5 pins to reprogram the wifi attachment.
Roberto.
sparker
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Re: usb to TTL cable

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It basically looks like this:

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wired-PL2303 ... Swo3pWe8jt

I couldn't find the usb ttl cable in the webstore?
rimai
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Re: usb to TTL cable

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Look in the replacement parts.
Roberto.
sparker
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Re: usb to TTL cable

Post by sparker »

Surely that price isn't right? $30USD?

Guess I'll just get an ebay one and see how it goes, but my question remains - can you use 4 pin or does it really need the 6?
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