yea it's a bit short on pins i use these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Useful-80mm-USB-2-0-to-RS-485-RS-422-Serial-Converter-Adapter-Cable-ST-/151912461839
On 8 February 2016 at 13:16, andy pugh <bodge...@gmail.com> wrote: > I am tempted to attempt to control the lathe VFD with Modbus. > > I have one of these: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/CH340-USB-to-RS485-485-Converter-Adapter-Module-For-Win7-Linux-XP-Vista-/201258967189?hash=item2edbf82095:g:SDAAAOSw2s1UrPYd > > I need to connect to 8P8C connector on the VFD which has pins > 1 A' > 2 B' > 3 A' > 4 R > 5 D > 6 B' > 7 DP5V > 8 SG(GND) > > Is that ever going to work? The YSB dongle seems deficient in > terminals by at least 1, possibly 4... > > > -- > atp > If you can't fix it, you don't own it. > http://www.ifixit.com/Manifesto > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance > APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month > Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now > Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! > http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=272487151&iu=/4140 > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > -- The information contained in this message is confidential and is intended for the addressee only. If you have received this message in error or there are any problems please notify the originator immediately. The unauthorised use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this message is strictly forbidden. This mail and any attachments have been scanned for viruses prior to leaving the RcTechnix network. RcTechnix will not be liable for direct, special, indirect or consequential damages arising from alteration of the contents of this message by a third party or as a result of any virus being passed on. RcTechnix reserves the right to monitor and record e-mail messages being sent to and from this address for the purposes of investigating or detecting any unauthorised use of its system and ensuring effective operation. (c) RcTechnix ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Site24x7 APM Insight: Get Deep Visibility into Application Performance APM + Mobile APM + RUM: Monitor 3 App instances at just $35/Month Monitor end-to-end web transactions and take corrective actions now Troubleshoot faster and improve end-user experience. Signup Now! http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=272487151&iu=/4140 _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users