+Ripdubski Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Can the serial version be used to connect a modem or other RS232 device to the Atari? Is there an R handler for it? I looked around but didn't find an answer. Looking for a relatively cheap way to add RS232 port without having to buy an 850 or PR. Thanx Wade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentarian Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Try an Rverter driver/handler. I believe it used a max232. Rverter specs are out there somewhere so you can compare to sio2pc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Can the serial version be used to connect a modem or other RS232 device to the Atari? Is there an R handler for it? I looked around but didn't find an answer. Looking for a relatively cheap way to add RS232 port without having to buy an 850 or PR. Thanx Wade I have a PR you can have if you want it. I haven't used it in years and have a couple of 850's so I'm not going to miss it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricortes Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) If you don't need speed, simple way would be MPP handler and J/S port with ~$.50 in parts. Even if the latest handler works, you wouldn't be able to go above 1200 BAUD. If you already have a SIO2PC cable, people have reported it works with the R-verter handler. Edited August 19, 2016 by ricortes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ripdubski Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Can I hook a modem to the serial version of the SIO2PC cable sold by AtariMax? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricortes Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Can I hook a modem to the serial version of the SIO2PC cable sold by AtariMax? I'm going to say yes on the basis of doing a Hayes modem with the aforementioned MPP J/S dongle. Understand that it has been decades since I did it. Not a huge problem with hook up, just the two data lines and ground need to be hooked to the modem. I can't recall if I had to set switches for no handshake lines and as is probably obvious to you, they won't be there on a SIO2PC type interface. I don't recall any problems with running no handshake lines but I didn't really crank the speed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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