Re: TI-H: Vl: Parallel port

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Subject: Re: TI-H: Vl: Parallel port
From: Gary Marsh <gmarsh@thezone.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 12:35:02 -0230 (NDT)
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On Mon, 11 Sep 2000, Jussi Kaisla wrote:

> Hi, I'm planning to build the parallel link cable for my TI-86, but I
> have one question...
> 
> I don't have an empty printer port, but I do have this DataSwitch-box,
> which divides the printer port into two parts. So will the cable work
> trough that box?

If it's a box with a mechanical switch, sure. I have a printer, parallel
link cable and Playstation controller (interface and software for this is
at www.ziplabel.com/dpadpro for this) all connected to one port through
such a box.

If it's an automatic switch box, I wouldn't bother.

- GM

References:

TI-H: Vl: Parallel port

From: "Jussi Kaisla" <jussi.kaisla@pp.inet.fi>