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File:Bm857_cable_homebrew_board.jpg|<small>The IR diode and phototransistor are prominent on the board</small> | File:Bm857_cable_homebrew_board.jpg|<small>The IR diode and phototransistor are prominent on the board</small> | ||
File:Bm857_cable_homebrew_interface.jpg|<small>Board being held in place by the rubber holster</small> | File:Bm857_cable_homebrew_interface.jpg|<small>Board being held in place by the rubber holster</small> | ||
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Revision as of 00:51, 24 November 2012
BM857 PC interface cable
I'm trying to build a PC interface cable for my Brymen BM857. I have used Radioshack 276-142 IR diode and photo-transistor set, and a PL2303 USB to serial converter.
If you have a real cable you'd like to donate, hop on to #sigrok and contact me.
Info
This is an experimental homebrew design. It does NOT work. It is yet unclear which of the following reasons, if any is the cause
- Photo-transistor and/or diode do not support 9600 baud reliably
- The BM857 uses a different wavelength
- The value of the photo transistor pull-up resistor is too high or too low
TODO
Schematic
Photos
The IR diode and phototransistor are prominent on the board
Board being held in place by the rubber holster
