BBC printer port (ever used for anything else?)

[charlesb at otcgaming.net]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Duell" <ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
To: <cctalk at classiccmp.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 6:02 AM
Subject: Re: BBC printer port (ever used for anything else?)
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>> over a serial line?  Remembering that I'll have to bootstrap any process
>> by typing the code in to the Beeb.  I guess I should start wiring up
>> a Beeb<->PC serial line right now!
>
> Ah yes, that stupid quincuncial DIN plug. Fits both ways up, only 1 
> works....


Just do what I did and solder a db9 onto the pads with flying leads. :D (and 
yes, the DIN plug is still in place and works)


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