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| vjp2.at@at.BioStrategist.dot.dot.com: May 14 09:56AM If I have a converter between a USB computer and a parallel printer, will it also work between a usb printer and parallel computer? (I want to replace 1995 printer which is connected to 1995 and 2007 computers.) -- Vasos Panagiotopoulos, Columbia'81+, Reagan, Mozart, Pindus blog: panix.com/~vjp2/ruminatn.htm - = - web: panix.com/~vjp2/vasos.htm facebook.com/vasjpan2 - linkedin.com/in/vasjpan02 - biostrategist.com ---{Nothing herein constitutes advice. Everything fully disclaimed.}--- |
| Rob <nomail@example.com>: May 14 10:43AM > If I have a converter between a USB computer and a parallel printer, will it > also work between a usb printer and parallel computer? > (I want to replace 1995 printer which is connected to 1995 and 2007 computers.) No, that will not work! |
| Tim R <timothy42b@aol.com>: May 14 06:16AM -0700 On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 6:43:59 AM UTC-4, Rob wrote: > > also work between a usb printer and parallel computer? > > (I want to replace 1995 printer which is connected to 1995 and 2007 computers.) > No, that will not work! So, you have USB on a computer, and parallel on a printer, and you have a converter to connect them? Now you want to get rid of the parallel printer and buy a USB printer? No, your converter won't work, but you won't need it anymore. You can go USB to USB. Maybe I misunderstood what you are asking. |
| Rob <nomail@example.com>: May 14 01:23PM > So, you have USB on a computer, and parallel on a printer, and you have a converter to connect them? > Now you want to get rid of the parallel printer and buy a USB printer? No, your converter won't work, but you won't need it anymore. You can go USB to USB. > Maybe I misunderstood what you are asking. I have not asked anything, but I have read what the OP asked and understood that he has a computer with parallel interface, and a printer with USB interface, and is looking for a gadget to connect the two. However, a "USB to parallel printer" converter (cable) will not do that, it converts the other way around (USB computer to parallel printer). |
| Rayner Lucas <usenet202101@magic-cookie.co.ukNOSPAMPLEASE>: May 14 04:38PM +0100 In article <s7lhg0$oen$1@reader1.panix.com>, vjp2.at@at.BioStrategist.dot.dot.com says... > If I have a converter between a USB computer and a parallel printer, > will it also work between a usb printer and parallel computer? No, these are only designed for one-way conversion. I'm not aware of any that are bi-directional. > (I want to replace 1995 printer which is connected to 1995 and 2007 > computers.) If you want to get a USB printer working on a computer with no USB ports, I think your options are: - Add USB ports to your computer by installing a USB expansion card that fits in an ISA or PCI slot. However, you will need to check if suitable printer drivers are available for the operating system on your older computer, otherwise the new printer may still not be recognised. Also, some older operating systems may not support USB at all. - Buy a parallel-computer-to-USB-printer converter. These do exist, but are rather specialist and expensive. Try https://www.lpt2usb.net/ or https://www.retroprinter.com/ (I have not tried either of these devices, so cannot say how well they work). It may be easier to keep a parallel printer for use with the parallel- only computer. R |
| bruce bowser <bruce2bowser@gmail.com>: May 14 07:45AM -0700 On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 11:50:34 AM UTC-4, micky wrote: > it eventually ratcheted over what it was supposed to catch on. I tried > over and over, last night. This morning it opened on the second try! > The room temperature is about the same. Stripping off that 500 wire isn't a bad idea, either. |
| Three Jeeps <jjhudak4@gmail.com>: May 13 10:36AM -0700 On Monday, April 19, 2021 at 12:24:56 PM UTC-4, Peter W. wrote: > What you want is true eutectic solder, 63/37. Accept no substitutes. Plenty of US sources as well. > Peter Wieck > Melrose Park, PA Why is 60/40 Sn/Pb bad? Have had Kester 60/40 as general purpose solder for years. Why eutectic solder? AFAIK, the only difference is the single melt/freeze point at 183 degrees C vs a melt range of 183-192 C. J |
| "Peter W." <peterwieck33@gmail.com>: May 13 10:53AM -0700 > Why is 60/40 Sn/Pb bad? Have had Kester 60/40 as general purpose solder for years. > Why eutectic solder? AFAIK, the only difference is the single melt/freeze point at 183 degrees C vs a melt range of 183-192 C. It is the plastic state that leads to cold-solders. The smallest bit of movement during the cooling period (and for 9 degrees C, that can be several seconds) can and will lead to failures as soon as immediately, but more typically over time. Further, many will be invisible. prior to that failure. Further, these sorts of problems tend to include a lot of heat at the bad joint, leading to the potential for cascade failures. Using a true eutectic solder eliminates the concern. Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA |
| Erik W <emailnot@spam.net>: May 14 09:51AM -0400 On 4/18/21 10:07 AM, JJ Lark wrote: > https://www.walmart.com/ip/Filtrete-20x20x1-Allergen-Plus-Odor-Reduction-HVAC-Furnace-Air-Filter-1200-MPR-1-Filter/36728389 > Appealed to me since it already has built in charcoal filter as well. > Won't be tested until this week. Thoughts? This is what I've been using for quite some time after getting tired of comparing and contrasting filter fan set ups made for the purpose. With these filters, I just shell out about $12 every 3 months or so, place over the box fan opening, and forget it. I can be 2-3 feet away from the set up and smoke still gets drawn in. At first, I had concerns that the vacuumed air, which you can definitely feel as it works, might interfere with the solder temp and make soldering more difficult, but I found that not to be the case. As you found out, there is a certain amount of stress placed on the fan motor of course as the filter over the front restricts air flow slightly due to the filtering action, but I run it many hours each day with no issues. Had initial problems with where to place the rather large set up, but I designated a special spot out of the way just beyond the end of my workbench. I couldn't be happier and sure beats the commercial solder fume fans on many levels! |
| Three Jeeps <jjhudak4@gmail.com>: May 13 10:48AM -0700 On Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 8:13:16 PM UTC-4, Max D. wrote: > > Peter Wieck > > Melrose Park, PA > I just ordered a pulled 1M30D-060 from Dalbani which is based in FL. I've checked around and they appear to be a reliable source that has been around for ages. They're not fake proof but, apparently, when a problem occur, they're quick to dispatch a replacement. I can support the fact that Dalbani has been around for a long while and used to order tv, vcr, and microwave parts from them. Am surprised their website is parked. They out of business? J |
| "ohg...@gmail.com" <ohger1s@gmail.com>: May 13 01:00PM -0700 On Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 1:49:00 PM UTC-4, Three Jeeps wrote: > > I just ordered a pulled 1M30D-060 from Dalbani which is based in FL. I've checked around and they appear to be a reliable source that has been around for ages. They're not fake proof but, apparently, when a problem occur, they're quick to dispatch a replacement. > I can support the fact that Dalbani has been around for a long while and used to order tv, vcr, and microwave parts from them. Am surprised their website is parked. They out of business? > J I used to buy parts from Dalbani many years ago, and they were one of the suppliers that sent me counterfeit semis. I mostly bought basic stuff from them like VCR mechanical parts after than, but no more semis. They're still in Florida but I'm sure they're not the same company they were. |
| bob prohaska <bp@www.zefox.net>: May 13 06:51PM [top post for brevity] A keyword search for 2034:0105 led to https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2020/08/inside-a-30-record-player/ which led to https://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/pcm2900.pdf an obsolete USB audio chip. Trouble is, that chip employs a crystal and the device I'm dealing with has no crystal. If it's an unlicensed clone it got improved. Perhaps just a hijacked device ID? Anyway, it was a fun goose chase. Thanks for reading, bob prohaska |
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