Re: TI-LINK'S $4 Cable Question (PLEASE HELP ME)..


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Re: TI-LINK'S $4 Cable Question (PLEASE HELP ME)..



In article <324c1b43.256745973@news.cris.com>, clintongore@win.com
(CLINTON/GORE 1996) says:
>
>CAN I USE A 2.5mm MONO Jack as a replacement for the TI-85's link cable?
>I wanted to build one of those "circuits" that allow you to communicate
>and transfer prg's to the calc and cxomputer...
>I didn't wan't to cut my ti-85 cable though....


NO, all three circuit wires are used in the protocol.


>
>Will a 2.5mm MONO Jack (Double-Male) cable work????????


NO, see above.
>
>Is there *anything* at all special or unique about TI's link cable that
>came with the calculator?


The connector is not an exact match to stereo 2.5mm connectors,
but close enough in most cases.


>
>*MUST* the 2.55 mm jack be a *stereo* jack?


YES, it must be a stero 2.5mm connector.


>Will a plain MONO jack of 2.55 mm work????
NO, see above.


>Please help!


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