Where to get a DB9 serial footpedal?
Posted By: jlo on 2008-03-06
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I'm needing a serial DB9 foot pedal ASAP but can't afford to spend $70+ on it right now. I have an ad on the Classifieds board but I don't think I can wait for someone to reply to me.
Anyone have any ideas where to get one reasonably priced and quick? I already tried ebay and I found one for $54 but that means waiting for the auction to expire, then shipping.
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I am ordering Gearplayer as I am getting my first digital account -- if I have both serial and USB available is one better over the other? Yea I am a little backwards ini this part of the program.
Can also purchas a USB to 9 pin (serial)
a whole foot pedal. I just bought one and I can work on 2 different computers with only 1 foot pedal and very little hassle moving it.
She already has a 9-pin pedal, but no serial
port. The 15-pin game port adapter is available in stores, I have bought 3 through 2 different Radio Shack stores in 2 different cities. It might not be stock for every store, but certainly can be found locally and you can check the stock in your local stores so you don't make a trip for nothing.
Serial ports
I have a dino of a computer tower but I keep it because it has all the old stuff on and just keep adding newer things to it. Someday it will exploded lol. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the Dynex adapter!
I use USB Serial Adapter.
I have a laptop with only USB, so when I had to go escription I got a 9-pin serial adapter (About $30 at radioshack 26-183 is the catalog number) and plugged a serial (9-pin) foot pedal into it. I will also note that the 9-pin foot pedal will work with any of the other programs I have ever used, so I don't have 2 foot pedals on my computer.
That would be great if you could check on the serial #....
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Are you saying you have a serial foot pedal but need a USB one????
Maybe I misunderstood. If that is the case... Search serial to USB adapters. There are a bunch of places that sell them. I had to get one when I first got my new computer. (that was many foot pedals ago). Now I just buy USB ones.
HTH 
I bought a USB to serial adaptor at Best Buy
my job requires the 9 pin serial foot pedal and I got the adaptor for about $40 I think, and it works great.
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I just bought the opposite serial to usb converter. You would think they would have the other way
too.
WAV pedal/serial port question.
I work for an MTSO that uses a pedal with a serial plug, and my lap top does not have a serial port, so have plugged it into a USB adapter. The dictation is coming across has somewhat "hesitant"--there are pauses at times and I really have to bash the pedal to get it going again (the pedal works just fine if I use it on the MTSO's computer, which I don't want to keep doing--I need to be portable with my lap top). The tech people haven't been too motivated to help; I can only use my own computer if I don't require tech support, though I'm told many people do it successfully.
Anyway, bottom line, the adapter is showing up in Com-Port 4, and the tech says it needs to be in 1, though I can't get any further advise. When the adapter is plugged in, the MTSO's software shows a drop down menu for ComPort 3 or 4; there is no 1. Any suggestions from any of you tech geniuses out there?? Oh, I also have a USB pedal from another service, but that is showing up in ComPort 3 and won't work at all.
My only issue was trying to use a 9-pin serial foot pedal
I had to have an adapter for the 9-pin to go to a USB but it never would work right. Other than that, I think if your using a 15-pin or USB foot pedal you should be fine. I ended up buying a "portable" computer from Dell. It is about the size of a Dorland's dictionary and I just bubble wrap it and my monitor in my suitcase and take it. Not as compact as the laptop but I like it better because I can set it up in hotels etc.. and it is just like being at home. Good luck to you
I use an adapter, but mine is game port and not serial. I
didn't need any drivers for it to work. Have you tried rebooting?
Then I am wrong and it is Editscript that works only with a serial port, sorry! nm
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Contact their local police dept with serial numbers.
You can report this as theft of property and have warrants issued.
Or, add the current value (when you sent the equipment to them) to their earnings statement at the end of the year so they must pay taxes on it and write it off your books as payment for services.
or contact Bytescribe and request that the Product Serial Number be reset so that you can register o
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If you have exceeded this number of registrations, you will need to purchase a new license or contact Bytescribe and request that the Product Serial Number be reset so that you can register online.
USB footpedal
Where do I purchase a USB footpedal?
TIA
Footpedal
You wouldn't be working for Zylomed would you? I was to start work with them - they sent the foot pedal and it was nothing but problems. We (meaning me and their IT people) could never get the foot pedal with the adapter to work. Needless to say, I never did any work for them.
footpedal
I had to buy a 9-pin pedal and go to RadioShack to buy an adaptor. I haven't had any problems.
MT without footpedal
I am an MT with Cerebral Palsy and it is virtually impossible for me to use a footpedal so I use hot keys on my keyboard to control my dictation. It is wonderful. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Once you get used to what keys control what, it doesn't slow you down at all. It is definitely something I couldn't live without and I enjoy having at my disposal.
No way to do it other than with the footpedal,
but you can adjust the speed of the forward and rewind arrows...click on the "more" button. I really do not care for this player either. 
footpedal
Can anybody tell me if the Olympus footpedal with serial (COM) port works with escription (EditScript) ? TIA
footpedal
I would think you should ask the company you will be working for which one they would be using. They may actually provide all that equipment anyway.
so..... how IS that footpedal, anyway?? NM
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Yes, you have a footpedal and headphones
are connected to your computer, the foot pedal into the USB port and the headphones into the headphone jack on the computer. In my case I have a laptop that runs for quite a while on the battery, so I can either run it on the battery or I can plug it into an electrical outlet on the deck. I have wireless cable internet, so I don't have to be connected to the router or anything. I also have wireless keyboard and mass, and the little reception unit for that plugs into the USB port, it is about the size of a mouse.
So all I have to do is take my laptop, my keyboard, mouse, foot pedal and earphones on the deck and I'm all set. All of it is very lightweight and not cumbersome like a C-phone would be to drag out and hook up.
I took tests with footpedal. If using
Windows Media Player, have to keep hitting the play and rewind buttons with the mouse. Very time consuming but doable. Good Luck on your test!!
oops, that's WITHOUT footpedal, sorry...
How does the footpedal work???
OK. This may be strange. But, I listen to a lot of audio programming online through iTunes. My son is doing research for school and asked if I could transcribe a news report for him. I can do it the old fashioned slow way, without a foot pedal, but I have a footpedal. I've never before used it for anything other than work, so I just don't question how it's set up. Can I "point" it to work with something like iTunes, as well?
Escription with a USB footpedal?
Can it work or do I have to get a adapter to change it to a serial port? I am not getting the clearest of answers from the MTSO on this one.
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I am getting ready to start on Inscribe and my pedal did not work. What type of pedal will work.
Incompatible footpedal
Try to put the 9 pin into the serial port on the back of the modem instead of the USB port, hopefully you have one. I had the same problem and it worked for me. You have also to click on control panel, then footpedals, then serial port to change the setting.
Footpedal : Hotkeys...........
What is your problem with the hot keys? They are very easy if you get used to it, it is actualy easier on your body than the footpedal.
Footpedal question
I want to get others' opinions on this. With your footpedal, do you have to hold down the play pedal the entire time to make it play? With every single other application I have used, I just tap the play button to make it play and then tap it again to make it stop. With this new company I just got a job with, I started to do my first job and in order to make the dictation play, I had to hold down the footpedal the whole time. I thought something was wrong and contacted tech suppport and they said they "weren't sure" but they think you have to hold it down and nothing was wrong. I guess I am just spoiled, but I do not want to have to keep my foot held down the entire time. My leg will get tired out quickly. Where some of you guys work, is it this same way with holding down the pedal? If so, I guess I will just have to get used to it or somehow open the voicefiles in express scribe and do it my way.
What type of footpedal
is compatible with express scribe software?
Footpedal question please
Can anyone help me with this? I am starting to transcribe off sound files that I can retrieve on Windows Media Player. How do I get the foot pedal to work with this? I have a foot pedal that I use on another platform that it in a USB port on my computer. I'm very limited in my tech abilities so if you can help, please be patient with me and speak s-l-o-w-l-y. The foot pedal I have is enabled through the transcription program I use for another job.
Thanks in advance~!
Anyone has a 9-pin footpedal you'd like to sale?
This company I was offered a job with requires a 9-pin serial port footpedal. Thanks in advance.
Editscript and footpedal
The company you work with should give you the instructions.
I only know that Editscript works together with the Escription software that you can download free from the internet.
I assume you have the 9-pin serial (Com) port footpedal.
You have also to set the right port on your computer:
Click on Control panel/footswitch/serial port/Com1 or Com2.
footpedal type
okay, if this posts twice, i apologize.
I just wondered why you assumed it was a 9-pin. I have the basic USB plug. Not sure what a 9 pin is. All i know is that the one test he did on my pedal in training didn't work, so he said 'We'll figure that out later.' Not sure when later is.
My company is veeeeery slow in communicating. Going on a month here to get me started. I just figured any answers i could get from you guys and gals here would be quicker! Thanks again for any help! 
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My company is currently upgrading our accounts to Editscript 8. Will my 9-pin Infinity pedal still work with the upgrade or do I need to look into getting a USB pedal? Thanks!
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My company is currently upgrading our accounts to Editscript 8. Will my 9-pin Infinity pedal still work with the upgrade or do I need to look into getting a USB pedal? Thanks!
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I am working for 2 companies with 2 different foot pedals; one is a Dictaphone and the other just a regular one. I am wondering if it is possible to keep both foot pedals connected to the computer and switch between them? The problem is that I currently need to log out of each transcription program and then plug in the correct foot pedal to switch between programs. I would like to be able to just switch them on the computer when work is low at one job. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Help/advice please re: MQ, laptop, footpedal, etc.
I have a painful sprain on my ankle and need to sit in my recliner with my feet up while I transcribe for the next few days.
I have MQ's computer that I rent but I have downloaded DQS onto my laptop so I can sit in the recliner (MQ system in my bedroom).
Any advice about how to use the footpedal in this awkward position?
Appreciate any response.
Actually, I don't know if your model of footpedal is going to work or not.
Link to foot pedal setup.
http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/pedalsetup.html
Link to pedal info
http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/pedals.html
Link to support article that Olympus RS23 and RS24 pedals do NOT work with Express Scribe. It says nothing about RS25. Contact Express Scribe to see if it will work or not.
http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/support.html#AAA
How do I take test without footpedal capability?
Just curious how others do this and if they find it difficult?
Can a footpedal be set up with Real Player?
I have always used Express Scribe to play my doctors dictation. I have a new laptop with Vista and have been having problems getting my audio to load. Anyways, I heard that some people have used Real Player. If so, how would you set up a Start Stop footpedal to work with it?
Does anyone else have any free or fairly cheap player programs to suggest that can get used with the Stop Start footpedal.
Isn't USB one type of plug for the footpedal?
When I was getting set up, I remember it was important my computer could take the right plug for the footpedal. It wasn't the flat USB (?) type, but the phone plug type, so my computer had to have openings shaped for a phone jack type.
But I'm still not sure if DLS is okay to use or not. Sorry!
Have you tried the Footpedal Setup Wizard?
I had a similar problem, went through the wizard and then it worked. It's worth a try.
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Has anyone been successful in using the Infinity USB footpedal with editscript? If so, could you outline the steps to do it?
Thanks a ton!
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Does Editscript 8 let you use a USB footpedal instead of the 9 pin footpedal? I heard this somewhere and am trying to verify if it is true.
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