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For DriveWire users, Scott Adams (likely not the Dilbert Scott Adams or the adventure Scott Adams) contributes parts he has found for making a USB to 4-Pin DIN cable that works with DriveWire:


The parts number is FTDI USB-RS232-WE-1800-BT_5.0 and a 4-pin DIN plug, solderable.
These are the parts needed to make a USB to 4-Pin DIN cable that works with DriveWire:


https://www.amazon.com/FTDI-USB-RS232-WE-1800-BT-5-0-Cable-RS232-Serial/dp/B01HI9CXG4
* [https://www.amazon.com/FTDI-USB-RS232-WE-1800-BT-5-0-Cable-RS232-Serial/dp/B01HI9CXG4 FTDI USB-RS232-WE-1800-BT_5.0] - Amazon.com
* Solderable 4-pin DIN plug


To connect this the FTDI cable wires yellow, orange, and black are used.  Yellow is connected to the DIN pin 4, orange is connected to DIN pin 2, and black is connected to DIN pin 3.
To connect this the FTDI cable wires yellow, orange, and black are used.   


I have tested this in Linux and Windows and it works fine to 115,200 kpbs.
Yellow is connected to the DIN pin 4, orange is connected to DIN pin 2, and black is connected to DIN pin 3.
 
* Tested and working in Linux and Windows to 115,200 kpbs
 
== Source ==
* Scott Adams

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These are the parts needed to make a USB to 4-Pin DIN cable that works with DriveWire:

To connect this the FTDI cable wires yellow, orange, and black are used.

Yellow is connected to the DIN pin 4, orange is connected to DIN pin 2, and black is connected to DIN pin 3.

  • Tested and working in Linux and Windows to 115,200 kpbs

Source

  • Scott Adams
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