[comp.sys.handhelds] HP48 to Macintosh Communication

dcf@zodiac.phy.duke.edu (10/05/90)

Is there anyone out there who has a Macintosh II, an HP48SX, and a serial
cable? I can't make a MacII communicate with my HP48. I have been successful
with with a Mac+ however. In fact, I have used the same software with all the
same settings, only exchanging the two Macs. With the type of Mac as the only
variable, communication is no go with the MacII. I would sincerely appreciate
any and all insight into this matter. The ability to communicate with a MacII
was one of the *primary* reasons I purchased the HP48.
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John_Thomas_Moylan@cup.portal.com (10/06/90)

you have to push the cable in somewhat(apply a moderate amount of pressure)
to adequately insert the cable(I found this out the day I got it, when it
worked on SE/30s and pluses, but not a II)

for people who can design a calculator, I wouldn't trust them to do anything
simple they always manage to screw up(better buy a 48 for those complex
volume calculations(ie. the HUGE square connector(biggest I've seen for
a Mini 8, just doesn't cut it on a REAL Mac...the serial ports are more reces
than on the other Macs)