Dragon DriveWire adapters
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:16 pm
DriveWire adapter kits for the Dragon. They have a male USB connector that fits into your computer (optionally via a USB extension cable) and a 20-pin IDC connector like the Dragon printer port. A 20 cm IDC cable (like on the below photos) is included.
The flat cable to the right is included, while the USB extension cable on the left is not (but available on request).
Each unit is completely assembled and tested with DriveWire. Note that I sell it as "kit" because it has no enclosure. The price of a suitable box at these volumes and the added shipping price would make it less fun. I am mainly providing this as a service for those who can't or don't want to solder together their own solution (like KenH did), and/or want a compact and reliable unit with proper connectors.
The price is 18 USD + shipping (payable per PayPal or BitCoin) for the model on the (top) photo. An optional Dragon power indicator LED is 2 USD extra.
I am able to squeeze it into a 2 cm thick envelope, so shipping via normal letter mail will be just 4 USD world-wide. You can check other shipping options here (B5, up to 50g): http://www.post.ch/en/post-startseite/p ... ulator.htm If your local post system is not 100% reliable you may want to add the "registered mail" option (additional 6 USD).
The built-in serial UART is the CP2102. Windows driver can be downloaded from the chip manufacturer (no driver needed on Linux). I also tried out the PL2303 UART, but it seems less reliable.
UPDATE: June 8th 2014 in stock: 11 units
For a cased adapter, please see viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4854
Please send all inquiries and negotiations to: dragon (dot) tormod (at) gmail (dot) com
Dragon 32 making friends with a Dockstar NAS running the Drivewire server
I am offering The flat cable to the right is included, while the USB extension cable on the left is not (but available on request).
Each unit is completely assembled and tested with DriveWire. Note that I sell it as "kit" because it has no enclosure. The price of a suitable box at these volumes and the added shipping price would make it less fun. I am mainly providing this as a service for those who can't or don't want to solder together their own solution (like KenH did), and/or want a compact and reliable unit with proper connectors.
The price is 18 USD + shipping (payable per PayPal or BitCoin) for the model on the (top) photo. An optional Dragon power indicator LED is 2 USD extra.
I am able to squeeze it into a 2 cm thick envelope, so shipping via normal letter mail will be just 4 USD world-wide. You can check other shipping options here (B5, up to 50g): http://www.post.ch/en/post-startseite/p ... ulator.htm If your local post system is not 100% reliable you may want to add the "registered mail" option (additional 6 USD).
The built-in serial UART is the CP2102. Windows driver can be downloaded from the chip manufacturer (no driver needed on Linux). I also tried out the PL2303 UART, but it seems less reliable.
UPDATE: June 8th 2014 in stock: 11 units
For a cased adapter, please see viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4854
Please send all inquiries and negotiations to: dragon (dot) tormod (at) gmail (dot) com
Dragon 32 making friends with a Dockstar NAS running the Drivewire server