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A project log for DerbyLink USB to RS232 over CAT5

USB to RS232 converter using RS422 over CAT5 as an intermediary. For my youngest son's Cub Scout pack to simplify Pinewood Derby wiring

tomcircuittomcircuit 03/20/2015 at 00:430 Comments

I was able to put together an ugly cable between the DB15 and the DC barrel connector and the DB9 serial con on the finish gate. Success! I can power the finish gate through 100 feet of CAT5 cable and the communication is working just fine between the PC and the finish gate.

All that's left to do now is to draw up some end panels with cutouts and fab those - ponoko maybe?

Then, all I have to do is wait for next January! :-)

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