Anyone tried using a USB to TTL cable?

[claudek]

Well, based on the NI guy "simplysounds" ... I think I'ld have to weld the wires to the header on the VCI-100... waiting for his response :S

Guess I might have to order the upgrade kit after all! :P

I think I'd rather be patient and not have solder all over the connection
points, just for an upgrade. I do think the upgrade kit would be best if it had a usb connection instead of a dated serial input.

[quirkysilva]

Well, of course if you're used to soldering, this is probably nothing to freak out about...

But since I don't have several hundred hours of experience, still am nervous... did practice on another board before too

And yes, this is straight USB, the serial converter is in the cable itself (a chip).

[quirkysilva]

This is the pre-end result... female part will be screwed in the back panel... don't have my drill in my dorm :S

Second picture is the cable... it has the links between ground pins and vcc pins... this way when the cable is unhooked, it's not stuck in boot mode!

Also have to glue the connections