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Serial Cable question

Colin

New Member
This may be a stupid question, but is it possible to have a serial cable coming from two separate computers, going to one plotter? Or would I need to switch the serial cable from one computer to the other, back & forth?

I envision a "T" or "Y" serial cable going to one.

*shrug*
 

oldgoatroper

Roper of Goats. Old ones.
You could also just get a serial A/B switch box... very common 10-15 years ago -- should still be some kickin around...
 

Colin

New Member
You could also just get a serial A/B switch box... very common 10-15 years ago -- should still be some kickin around...

Thanks, I'll look into this. The serial cable that came with my Summa plotter has some unique pinning, but I think that as long as it is employed in the line, the switch and any other extensions etc shouldn't cause it to not work.
 

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