Sharath wrote:
>
> but if you really want to check the flow of data
> purchase a few LEDs and to the lines you solder the
> anode and the cathode goes to the ground (but you need
> to know what the lines stand for...).. its nice to see
> the data flow.. (that is provided your geeky instincts
> are pretty high.. :) ) I guess that is not really
> required...
Or go to your local electronics supplier and buy a
"blinky-box" aka "serial line tester", basically a
25-pin passthrough adapter with LEDs on all of the
RS232 lines. It'll cost about $10, but is a lot
more convenient than soldering stuff up yourself.
Cheers,
-- Joe
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