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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Why a serial cable?

Since I have had to order one to use with my WB i'm just wondering why hasn't the tuning moved from USB instead of the old serial cable? I mean my old sony from 95 has a damn serial port.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Because RS-232 communications can be done with a simple chip that the WB uses. It only needs the transmit line and a ground.

To use USB, you would need a more advanced chip that supports USB, along with drivers for your USB device.

RS-232 communications are tried and true for what? 30 years?
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Golden
Because RS-232 communications can be done with a simple chip that the WB uses. It only needs the transmit line and a ground.

To use USB, you would need a more advanced chip that supports USB, along with drivers for your USB device.

RS-232 communications are tried and true for what? 30 years?
lol I knew I could count on you man.
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