LPT -> USB

[kampf]

Re: LPT -> USB

I have a box of stuff here that might very well have all of the requisite parts. I'd definitely choose a lower-power USB stick for the job, however, as Sandisk Cruzers have a mighty thirst for power.

[afterburn188]

Re: LPT -> USB

It's insane, but someone might need this, somewhere, somehow...

You mean like DCFlux's HHV kit...

...but you'd have to get it to work first :)

I smell a new HHV contest coming on....despite the fact that i also can see the winning solution being described on a single slide:

Step 1: Acquire all said connectors
Step 2: ....
Step 3: Win!

[Deviant Ollam]

Re: LPT -> USB

Windmills do not work that way! Good night!

that quote gets shouted at our house with greater frequency than one would normally expect.

it elicits laughter every time.

[TheCotMan]

Re: LPT -> USB

I'm pretty sure this is a joke. The few USB/PS2 adapter shown are designed for PS/2 Serial, not parallel/LPT and were pretty much just for specific devices like a mouse or a keyboard. Just because DB25 is available for Serial and Parallel for different plugs does not mean adapters will work as expected or can be interchanged for Serial and Parallel. Additionally, many DB25/DB9 cables/adapters for serial are not pinned with conductors for all of the pins, while DB25 for LPT require many more pins for proper function. [Edit: Following the link, you can see several other arguments in the comments as for this being a joke/hoax.]

I am reminded of a Futurama episode where Morbo and the "pretty but dumb human female"(Linda) are providing news stories. One of the stories is about how global warming and heat is killing life in Netherlands (or somewhere else with windmills):

Linda: I’m sure those windmills will keep them cool.
Morbo: Windmills do not work that way! Good night!

[streaker69]

Re: LPT -> USB

Why would someone need to do something that doesn't work?

Or are you just giving lessons in futility?

[kampf]

It's insane, but someone might need this, somewhere, somehow...



http://gizmodo.com/5610087/who-said-...-port-was-dead

...but you'd have to get it to work first :)