The Robotics Primer Workbook
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Howto: Buy a Mini-DIN to 4-pin Serial Cable

Parts List

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Construction Steps

Part Description Cost
Acroname 4-Pin Serial Interface$11.75
Serial Male-Male Gender Changer$8.79
Null Modem Converter$8.79
Roo232$24.99
Male-Male 7-Pin Mini-DIN cable$16.95
Toal Cost for one cable:$71.27
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1Start with the Robostix UARTs
2Connect the Brain Stem 4-Pin RS-232 connector to the Robostix
3Connect a Null modem converter to the RS-232.
4Connect a Roo232 to the Null modem
5Connect a mini-DIN cable to the Roo232
6Connect the mini-DIN cable to the Roomba mini-DIN port.

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