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25 dollar computer coming
remus:
It might be good hardware for a printer server, would not take up much space thats for sure.
And they do make usb/parallel adapters, great for some of our older printers.
http://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-belkin-usb-parallel-printer-adapter-f5u002-price-106075.html
caminati:
--- Quote from: remus on June 05, 2011, 08:55:27 PM ---It might be good hardware for a printer server, would not take up much space thats for sure.
And they do make usb/parallel adapters, great for some of our older printers.
--- End quote ---
In that case, since you most likely would have to add a usb hub, this thing could be suitable, killing two birds with one stone:
http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DSB-H3SP-3-Port-1-Parallel-1-Serial/dp/B000023VUJ
The only drawback is it features usb 1.1, not 2.0 apparently.
Rich:
--- Quote ---The only drawback is it features usb 1.1, not 2.0 apparently.
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It's plenty fast for a serial port and should be fast enough for most printers in text mode.
The drawback I see is that 3 out of the 4 reviews where less than favorable.
remus:
--- Quote ---The only drawback is it features usb 1.1, not 2.0 apparently.
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Great Idea caminati, pitty that one is usb 1.1, i've done a bit of googling but have not found anything better so far, will keep you posted.
caminati:
--- Quote from: Rich on June 06, 2011, 03:57:05 AM ---
--- Quote ---The only drawback is it features usb 1.1, not 2.0 apparently.
--- End quote ---
It's plenty fast for a serial port and should be fast enough for most printers in text mode.
The drawback I see is that 3 out of the 4 reviews where less than favorable.
--- End quote ---
Keep in mind that this yet-to-come raspberry would have only one usb port, so a hub would be a pivotal component to which not only slow devices would likely get attached.
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