From 5b7f6e01dcab9e321fec100fb9491bed736a7461 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mike C Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:56:44 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Filled out README further --- README.md | 49 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 49 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1c64ebb..d16ae74 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -7,3 +7,52 @@ Everything you need to create an Arduino based serial adapter designed to work w - Cisco serial consoles The idea is to have 1 serial adapter that takes care of all of your DB9 / null modem / goofy pinouts in one package. + + +Code +==== +IDE / Environment +----------------- +This project was developed using stino (Sublime Text 2 plugin). It works slightly differently (read: more powerful) than the standard Arduino IDE. This project may or may not build under the Arduino IDE. + +Configuration +------------- +The `Project.h` and `Project.cpp` files define the pinouts in use, Arduino pinout and a number of other items that may vary between builds. Please read through these [short] files and update the pinouts, addresses and anything else that may be different before uploading to your Arduino. + +Prototype +========= +![Universal Arduino Serial Adapter](https://raw.github.com/mcrosson/arduino_universal_serial_adapter/master/Pictures/DSCN2938.JPG) + +Parts +----- +* Arduino Mega +* AdaFruit 1.8" LCD with MicroSD Card Slot +* PSP Joystick +* LED backlit buttons +* Spark Fun MicroUSB breakout +* AdaFruit logic level converter (bi-directional) +* RJ-45 jacks +* DB9 jack +* Maxim Max3232 RS232 to TTL DIP IC's + +Credits / Thanks +================ +* ChildOfTheHorn/Stacy Wylie +* Adam Outler +* Motorhead +* utkanos +* bhundven + +Articles / Information Used For Project +======================================= +* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901376 +* http://forums.hackaday.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=623 +* http://petervanhoyweghen.wordpress.com/2012/11/08/using-the-leonardo-as-usb-to-* serial-converter/ +* http://www.cellbots.com/how-to/handling-3-3v-to-5v-logic-level-conversion/ +* https://plus.google.com/104711040110222472212/posts/3764HBYeb2X +* http://www.cutedigi.com/arduino-shields/rs232-shield-for-arduino.html +* http://www.arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/SoftwareSerial +* http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/ArduinoSoftwareRS232 +* http://www.ossmann.com/5-in-1.html +* http://www.lammertbies.nl/comm/cable/RS-232.html +* http://www.usconverters.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=61&chapter=0 \ No newline at end of file