Changes between Version 5 and Version 6 of DiyIcsAdaptors

Timestamp:

05/12/10 12:22:03 (14 years ago)

Author:

pinwc4

Comment:

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DiyIcsAdaptors

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 There are other versions of this adapter available with different types of connectors such as a 3 pin audio jack or a .1" pin connector.  If you search for TTL-232R you will find the various versions of the FTDI adapter.
 
+= Construction =
 
+The hardest part of constructing this adapter is crimping the pins needed for the JST ZH cable.  These pins are small and you will want a proper crimping tool to do this task.
 
+After you have built your connector there are 1 or 2 diodes that need soldered to bridge the transmit (orange) and receive (yellow) wires.  When soldering the diodes in place make sure the black line is facing the yellow (receive) wire.  If the diodes are installed backwards your adapter will not work.  
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+Once the diodes are installed you must make an additional connection between the yellow (receive) wire and pin 2 of the JST ZH connector.  This is the signal pin.  Out of the 4 pins in the connector only the signal and ground pins must be connected.
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+Finally to connect the ground lines you must connect the black (ground) wire from the USB to TTL adapter to pin 4 of the JST ZH connector.  
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+You should now have your own USB to ICS adapter, congratulations.
 
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