50g

--- In 50g@yahoogroups.com, "x2dydx" <x2dydx@...> wrote:
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> --- In 50g@yahoogroups.com, "al.arduengo" <al.arduengo@> wrote:
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> > --- In 50g@yahoogroups.com, "x2dydx" <x2dydx@> wrote:
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> > > What sort of things would the serial port be used for?
> > >
> > 
> > I have used mine for communicating with and controlling a telescope.  
> > Really you could use it for lots of things that require a serial 
> > connection.  My next project is to play around with using it with a 
> > GPS unit.
> > 
> > -Al
> >
> I read somewhere that the serial cable is not available from HP. How 
> did you overcome this problem?  Did the serial cable come with your 
> telescope?  Or is the serial cable available from some other source or 
> did you build one?  Any guidance you can offer is appreciated.  Thanks.
>

I should have been more clear.  Sorry.  I used a 48GX serial port for
my telescope.  I modified a standard 9 pin cable to work with my
calculator cable.  However, as soon as I get a cable for the 50g, I do
not foresee any problems.

I for one am happy that they included this  capability on the new machine!

-Al