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DIY Serial to USB

A serial port is a port present on older computer motherboards, used for connecting certain devices such as game controllers or printers. Modern computers eschew the serial interface in favor of a USB connection, making it seemingly impossible to connect your older serial devices to the system. Before giving up entirely and purchasing a USB-friendly replacement, connect the serial device to the USB port using a Serial-to-USB adapter.

Things You'll Need

  • Serial-to-USB adapter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Plug the USB end of the adapter into any USB port on the computer.

    • 2

      Screw the serial end of the adapter to the serial cable of the device you wish to connect.

    • 3

      Restart the computer to complete the connection.

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