Parallax USB-to-Serial (RS-232) Adapter #28030

If you need a serial port on your computer but you don’t have one, this USB to serial (RS-232) adaptor is an easy solution. To use the adaptor, install the appropriate driver and plug it in to your computer’s USB port using a USB A to mini-B cable. Now you have a virtual com port!

We carry this product for use with the Scribbler 2 Robot, which requires a serial connection for programming. With this adaptor you can program the Scribbler through the USB port on you PC or laptop.

Parallax designed this adaptor using the FTDI chip, FT232RL. This adaptor supports multiple operating systems. FTDI provides fully functional drivers, maintaining and improving them as operating systems change.