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USB to Serial with Thumbscrews
So initially I thought this product was intended for loan sharks, mob
bosses, and any other profession where breaking people’s thumbs was the
order of the day. Turns out, it’s another iteration of the ever-popular
USB to Serial Adapter,
with a twist, literally. This USB
to Serial Adapter (Thumbscrew Version) has the standard screws that
allow you to attach the cable snugly to the serial port so it doesn’t
go anywhere. I can think of a few uses for it. It’s perfect for
situations where there’s a lot of traffic near the serial device. This
could be because cables are being plugged and unplugged near the serial
port, or because there is the possibility of the cable being kicked or
pulled. It’s also nice when you’re planning on leaving the USB to
serial cable attached to the device for a while, so you won’t have to
worry about the cable coming loose on the serial side. This is
especially useful if the serial port is in a hard-to-reach spot.
Naturally, the cable also works in any situation where a standard USB to Serial cable
is used.
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