Using a SouthernCross Scoreboard with spilit second

jefeMember

I've been having a problem trying to use a Southern Cross Scoreboard with splitsecond. We have a laptop with 2 serial ports. I've tried every pin combination without success (I believe that 3 is send and 5 is ground). I know that the scoreboard works, it just doesn't seem to work with the laptop. Any ideas?

8/19/0411:49 PM

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fkpMember

This is a question that Geoff Elder has to answer. I believe that he is on vacation until early September. www.splitsecond.com

8/23/0410:47 AM

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jefeMember

Yeah, Geoff was supposed to visit while he was in the neighborhood, but the mountain was closed. I'll post his answer when I hear from him.

9/1/042:21 PM

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jefeMember

I spoke to Geoff about using a Southern Cross Scoreboard with a laptop. He said that unlike modern scoreboards, the Southern Cross does not work with a RS232 data-stream. You need a device called a power loop adaptor in between the serial port and the scoreboard.

10/12/043:32 PM

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allancoppockMember

Jefe - Actually its a "current loop" that you are working with. Try B & B Electronics - they stock a ton of oddball serial to something converters.

10/13/044:36 PM

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7gMember

Did you ever resolve the Souther Cross scoreboard setup? I have two taking up space. I need to either use them or toss. Thanks!

1/26/114:19 PM

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