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Installing an Older Device on a new system

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by artful, 2007/12/13.

  1. 2007/12/13
    artful

    artful Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi..have an old Wacom Digitizer II art pad that was piggybacked onto my mouse connection on my old computer. Evidently, I only had one serial or parallel port that was compatible with both. I didn't set up the system. Now I have a new system and want to use a wireless mouse. Is there some kind of adapter that can convert a parallel or serial connection on the art pad to one that would work with a USB hub?......thanks for any info....so far wacom has not answered my inquiry....Michelle
     
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    PeteC

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    Michelle

    Seem to be available ....

    http://www.google.com/search?source...lz=1T4GGLG_en___GB227&q=USB+to+Serial+Adaptor

    Or look at it the other way round :) Consider a serial port plug in card such as this ......

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815150006

    Probably less expensive versions around. I was using one until recently on my old Wacom serial tablet - since upgraded to a USB Wacom.

    Before you buy anything check that there are drivers for the tablet if you have changed OS's.
     

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    artful

    artful Inactive Thread Starter

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    Solution worked

    Thanks for the info. Bought a belkin adapter cable and it works fine with a new driver from wacom. They actually were very helpful once they understood what I wanted to do.

    Again thanks for the help.
     
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    PeteC

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    Glad to hear of your success - thanks for the update.
     

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