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    How can i make my own usb to parallel cable?

    ok well im gonna be wiring a 2x16 lcd to a parallel port and since i only have one i need to get a usb adapter so i can plug my printer into that. One question can i use the lcd with the usb adapter?


    any way i can make one and save 15 bucks? i cant find a diagram or anything

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    um....
    usb = universal serial bus
    parallel is parallel...

    serial/parallel...different things arent they? surely it wont work.
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    First its probablty better to wire the lcd into usb.. but nm...

    You can do it, but you will need a chip to do parrelell -> serial conversion, and at the moment I cant remember which chip that would be....

    Have a look at www.maxim-ic.com as they usually make such chips, only itwillprobably be incredibly small and be imposible to solder.

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    ok well i guess i didnt explain too well, im not trying to wire the lcd as usb, or serial, im trying to do it as parallel, what im talkin about is making one of these

    http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...101-119&depa=0

    just an adapter so i can plug my printer into a usb port (or plug the lcd into it)

    i wanna try and make one so i can save 15 bucks

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