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pacobenito · 17th October 2008, 07:59 PM

Issue: I need to flash a controller board which use a parallel port interface. My Laptop doesn't have parallel port just serial port.
Question: Is there any serial to parallel port interface that can buy or build? Any other suggestion.

Thank you for your answers

paco

**Nigel Goodwin** · 17th October 2008, 08:39 PM

You can buy or build them (simple to build with a PIC or similar) - however, there's no guarantee it would work for your purpose, it depends in what way the controller board uses the port.

pacobenito · 17th October 2008, 10:40 PM

Thanks Nigel, Do you know where can I find a desing online?

**Nigel Goodwin** · 18th October 2008, 07:04 AM

I can only suggest google, I've seen many over the years, but never bookmarked them.

Pommie · 18th October 2008, 07:19 AM

I don't think a serial to parallel converter will work as the software will still be trying to access a parallel port. A USB to parallel converter may work as these appear as a parallel port to the software. Alternatively, go to a computer fair and pick us a parallel card.

Edit, the OP may have been asking about USB but it wasn't clear.

Mike.

mvs sarma · 18th October 2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by pacobenito

Issue: I need to flash a controller board which use a parallel port interface. My Laptop doesn't have parallel port just serial port.
Question: Is there any serial to parallel port interface that can buy or build? Any other suggestion.

Thank you for your answers

paco

Generally controller boards provide on board ICSP(case of PIC) and ISP in case of ATMEL seires.
perhaps Ponyprog from Lancos might work with little effort and soldering.

PonyProg - Serial device programmer

pacobenito · 18th October 2008, 03:53 PM

Thanks for your answers, I will search for a USB to parallel converter and/or the ponyprog. Thanks

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17th October 2008, 07:59 PM	#1
pacobenito	PC Serial Port to Parallel Port Converter Issue: I need to flash a controller board which use a parallel port interface. My Laptop doesn't have parallel port just serial port. Question: Is there any serial to parallel port interface that can buy or build? Any other suggestion. Thank you for your answers paco

17th October 2008, 08:39 PM	#2
Nigel Goodwin	You can buy or build them (simple to build with a PIC or similar) - however, there's no guarantee it would work for your purpose, it depends in what way the controller board uses the port. __________________ PIC programmer software, and PIC Tutorials at: http://www.winpicprog.co.uk

17th October 2008, 10:40 PM	#3
pacobenito	Thanks Nigel, Do you know where can I find a desing online?

18th October 2008, 07:04 AM	#4
Nigel Goodwin	I can only suggest google, I've seen many over the years, but never bookmarked them. __________________ PIC programmer software, and PIC Tutorials at: http://www.winpicprog.co.uk

18th October 2008, 07:19 AM	#5
Pommie	I don't think a serial to parallel converter will work as the software will still be trying to access a parallel port. A USB to parallel converter may work as these appear as a parallel port to the software. Alternatively, go to a computer fair and pick us a parallel card. Edit, the OP may have been asking about USB but it wasn't clear. Mike. Last edited by Pommie; 18th October 2008 at 07:20 AM.

18th October 2008, 03:53 PM	#7
pacobenito	Thanks for your answers, I will search for a USB to parallel converter and/or the ponyprog. Thanks Last edited by pacobenito; 18th October 2008 at 03:54 PM.