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Thank you Derek for the information. I know there is no +12V pin on the Q68 serial connector. But my question was about the signal themselves on the Rx and Tx lines. The RS-232 standard stipulate (from memory) that a bit value of zero is transmitted with a volage anywhere from -3 volts to -12 volts ...

Hi, time has come to connect my Q68 to my SGC QL in order to transfer files. Some stupid questions: The manual says that "the original (unreliable) serial ports are not supported". Is the Q68 serial device name still ser1 / ser or some new name ? Also as there are no handshaking possible, ...

Peter wrote:

FrancoisLanciault wrote:The only problem I have is that on the monitor I currently use, the right end of the image is missing.

That would mean it can not even cope with VESA standard 1024x768 @ 60 Hz. What is it?

False alarm. Everything is working ok now!

François

Also received my Q68 yesterday. Everything works fine. The only problem I have is that on the monitor I currently use, the right end of the image is missing. The monitor has sideways adjustment setting but even when I move the image has much as possible to the left, there are still missing pixels on...

Hi François, I have a CST Q-488 GP-IB interface, the software is in rom. I scanned a photocopy of the manual and is available at: http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/docs/manuals/Q488%20IEEE%20INTERFACE_OCR.pdf I will see if the interface works and get back to you. Thank you Derek. If it works, send me a priva...

I know they are difficult to find, but it cost nothing to ask!

This is a GP-IB/HP-IB interface for the QL. Obviously the software and instruction are needed too!

Regards,
François

Mine was shipped a few hours ago

Can't wait to try it. After reading the manual I have many questions, but I will wait and ask only those I am not able to figure out by myself.

François

Faster than SuperGoldCard, good enough for me !!!

Looking forward to play with this marvelous board.

François

One board + box + splitter for me!

Thank you,

Will probably buy one!!

Francois