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Review on πŸ”Œ StarTech.com 1 Port USB to Serial RS232 Adapter - Prolific PL-2303 - DB9 Serial Converter - USB to RS232 Cable - Gray, 430 mm by Paul Ziegler

Revainrating 2 out of 5

I never thought I would need a zero cable again.

I bought a Revenge from Mars pinball machine and updated the code on it (code updates add many new options to the game) I needed a null modem cable. I needed this one. I connected the USB end to my laptop and the DB9 end to a pinball machine. (This particular pinball machine, which is over 20 years old, actually contains a PC.) I ran the updater and the update went fine. I couldn't have done it without this cable. I have to say that this cable doesn't feel cheap at all. It's very well done. I'm going to keep it in a pinball machine as that's the only place I'll ever use it and it might be soon if a new code update is available very soon. The cable seems a bit pricey, but it's definitely a quality cable. I certainly didn't want to use a cheap, poorly made cable and risk a failed upgrade that would ruin my pinball. It was the way.

Pros
  • Pretty package
Cons
  • Can't remember