[comp.sys.mac] mac+ modem to RS-232 query

cradens@uceng.UC.EDU (carl radens) (07/28/89)

I'd like to use a 1200 baud "hayes compat" modem with a RS-232 type
of 25 pin connector with my mac plus.  I read in the Apple hardware
reference (pg5-18,..) that the mac plus seriel interface (8 pin modem plug)
is at the RS-422 standard. They say that you can ground the positive side
of the RS-422 reciever (mac pin 8) and leave unconnected the positive side of
each transmitter (mac pin 6) to get close to RS-232 functional performance.
I have a mac plus to printer cable (8 pin to 25 pin).
Will this work, or is something going to fry?


Carl Radens
radens@ucece1.ece.uc.edu (internet)
cradens@uceng.uc.edu     (internet)

paul@steven.COM (paul) (07/31/89)

In article <1744@uceng.UC.EDU>, cradens@uceng.UC.EDU (carl radens) writes:
> I have a mac plus to printer cable (8 pin to 25 pin).
> Will this work, or is something going to fry?

Yes, I have one connected to a Hayes compatable thru a cable I bought for my
old 512.