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« on: June 08, 2008, 01:46:45 PM »
Has anyone successfully used the OS WMR918 with a Serial to USB adaptor? I am considering going to a Eee PC style computer for my weather station but it only has USB ports. The savings in electric will pay the cost of the computer within 2 years.... plus it's just my part to be a bit greener Smile
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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2008, 05:41:22 PM »
Quote from: HobbyTalk on June 08, 2008, 01:46:45 PM
Has anyone successfully used the OS WMR918 with a Serial to USB adaptor? I am considering going to a Eee PC style computer for my weather station but it only has USB ports. The savings in electric will pay the cost of the computer within 2 years.... plus it's just my part to be a bit greener Smile

I'd sure like to find out all about this if you made this work.  I'm trying to get same set up to my MacBook using Boot Camp to load Windows XP.

Is there a driver available?
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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2008, 05:45:43 PM »
yes a serial to usb should be OK with the wmr918/68 station
gladwinds, there is a mac version of WD, which works with a usb to serial adaptor (and compatible driver))
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« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2008, 06:55:27 PM »
USB to Serial work with Linux, Mac , and Windows xp and Vista
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« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2008, 09:24:29 PM »
I have used my 928 with a Serial to USB on XP and Vista with no problems Smile

I have also used the Serial to USB over 30 meters using the USB Extender and
cat5e cable, this too worked very well, albeit it was just an experiment!
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