Serial Cable question

[Colin]

This may be a stupid question, but is it possible to have a serial cable coming from two separate computers, going to one plotter? Or would I need to switch the serial cable from one computer to the other, back & forth?

I envision a "T" or "Y" serial cable going to one.

*shrug*

 

[Downforce Graphics]

How about putting the plotter on your network?

Give this a try!

http://www.perle.com/products/Serial-to-Ethernet.shtml

You might also be able to find a similar device at your local radio shack or best buy for around 75 bucks or so!

Just ask them for a ethernet to serial device.

 

[oldgoatroper]

You could also just get a serial A/B switch box... very common 10-15 years ago -- should still be some kickin around...

 

[Colin]

You could also just get a serial A/B switch box... very common 10-15 years ago -- should still be some kickin around...

Thanks, I'll look into this. The serial cable that came with my Summa plotter has some unique pinning, but I think that as long as it is employed in the line, the switch and any other extensions etc shouldn't cause it to not work.