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I also purchased an adapter...sm

Posted By: 2teens on 2006-11-28
In Reply to: adapter - s

Staples also carries these adapters. I had to convert to a USB port as my newer pc did not have the port I needed either.


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Adapter
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adapter
I bought an adapter at Radio Shack which converts my foot pedal to a USB port - it is actually called a game port. It was relatively inexpensive - under 10 bucks.
Adapter
Where did you get your adaptor? Do you know what it is called? Would Radio Shack have it?

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that is your USB adapter....
plug it into your USB port.
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No some only have 1, but you can buy an adapter - sm
of sorts that plugs into your one USB and make it 2 or 4, whatever size you get, sort of like an electric power strip for more plugs. Your local Radio Shack would probably have it. I think my old Gateway only had 1, but my new computers each have 4, and my old laptop has only 1 but my new one has 2. I just got a USB 2.0 - 4 port hub for my laptop recently as I am having power issues with my USB ports on it. It is powered by electricity and give my laptop's USB more power since it is using external power to power the USB port. This "adapter" that I am using is different than what I mention above. It is more expensive (I only paid $20 but can go up to $80); and this powered port has 4 USB ports to it, so it gives me additional ports if I need them.
Adapter
I checked the port after I read your message and it is not even a serial port.  It loked like it because I saw the type of pin that a serial port has.  I do not even have a serial port on my new computer so it looks like I am going to have to bite the bullet and get a USB foot pedal and fork out the money. Thanks all who responded.
adapter
Sorry I can't help with locating a pedal, my company provided mine.  As far as the adapter, I would avoid it.  The one I had caused a delay and I would have to hit the pedal 4-5 times each time I paused and wanted to start playing again.
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USB adapter

USB adapter is serial on one end, USB on the other. Plug foot pedal into the serial side, and the USB side goes into the computer.


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Maybe there is some kind of an adapter you can buy??? sm
It seems kind of strange that your new computer would not have a serial port somewhere.  Mine are hidden on the front of mine and I did not know it for a long time.  Good luck. 
edited to say should be adapter
I spelled adapter wrong. It HAS been a long day.
Would this adapter work?
I saw it on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Foot-Pedal-USB-to-15-Pin-Joystick-Gameport-Converter_W0QQitemZ120114792201QQihZ002QQcategoryZ49230QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
here is the site for the adapter you need
http://www.tvps.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=DI-148649&AffID=48
here is another link for adapter
ECS DB-9 (Serial) to USB Converter $18.00 with software

http://www.tvps.com/ecs-db-9-serial-to-usb-converter.aspx

United States
(800) 644-9525
Fax: (888) 644-6979
http://www.tvps.com

you can call them and see if they have any recommendations regarding your situation as well. They are very helpful.