usb advantages?

sykocus · Post by **sykocus** » Sun Jan 12, 2003 9:10 pm

Whats advantages does the usb interface have over serrial? I've always thought of usb as somewhat of a resource hog. I may be wrong.

nethyr · Post by **nethyr** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 7:26 am

hey syo, from fcpu... small world eh?

first thing off the top of my head, most modern mobos only support 1 com port. i know i'm hunting one of those usb2serial things now since i wanna run a lcd and still sync my samsung palm/phone thingy which is com only

Post by **linear** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 8:20 am

Well, if you focus on the advantages of the MO USB displays, there are several (some of which don't generalize to all USB devices).

- ease of connection. No modified cables are required with the USB models, and only one USB connection is required to operate the display (although it supports a separate power connection). This is an improvement in an area where MO displays gave people some trouble before.

- GPO enhancements. The GPO selection is now three low-current 5V and three high-current 12V GPOs (the 12V ones require separate power connection) so these new units are a three-channel xBus right out of the box, suitable for switching auxilliary fans, lighting, what have you.

- LCDC bundled. The license for LCDC is included in the bundle with the USB products (but not necessarily if you buy the bare display). That just makes one less issue to deal with (paying for software separately is pretty painless, but now it's totally painless).

- new colors. There are a few new colors of display that I think aren't avaiable in serial.

nethyr already mentioned the legacy-free bit, some machines don't have serial ports now, and fewer will as time goes on, so a USB model is more fututre-proof.

So summing up, the only real functional difference is the GPOs, the rest amounts to conveniences really.

Post by **Henry** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 9:51 am

Yes, the one cable for everything is the biggest bonus

sykocus · Post by **sykocus** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 10:44 am

nethyr wrote:hey syo, from fcpu... small world eh?

first thing off the top of my head, most modern mobos only support 1 com port. i know i'm hunting one of those usb2serial things now since i wanna run a lcd and still sync my samsung palm/phone thingy which is com only

hey, u going to get a LCD or are you just a forum bunny?

thanks for the info. i just realized you don't have any 20x4 displays in usb. are there any plans for them?

I'm not completely sure I want/need a 4 line display. I want to fit in in a single 5.25 bay which would be easier to do with a 20x2. GOP's: I don't plan on controling fans, just one to tell me if i have mail is fine.

Have any advice?

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 12:10 pm

We should have a USB 20x4 PC Bay insert display in a couple of months which will also have a keypad overlay. This product however will require two drive bays.

nethyr · Post by **nethyr** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 4:38 pm

actually i've already got myself one

bout a month ago. gimmie a pm on fcp, i'll let ya know what i know

sykocus · Post by **sykocus** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 7:52 pm

Adam wrote:We should have a USB 20x4 PC Bay insert display in a couple of months which will also have a keypad overlay. This product however will require two drive bays.

the double bay inserts just seem to have too much extra space. for my taste anyways.

Pheonix · Post by **Pheonix** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 9:48 am

sykocus wrote:
Adam wrote:We should have a USB 20x4 PC Bay insert display in a couple of months which will also have a keypad overlay. This product however will require two drive bays.
the double bay inserts just seem to have too much extra space. for my taste anyways.

Matrix Orbital are re-designing the current 20x4 faceplate to include buttons

So the space wont be extra any more

Ram Z · Post by **Ram Z** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 1:26 pm

Quote:

Originally posted by Linear

- LCDC bundled. The license for LCDC is included in the bundle with the USB products. That just makes one less issue to deal with (paying for software separately is pretty painless, but now it's totally painless).

Uuuuuh, Not on mine. I'm told that you have to buy it as a kit to get LCDC.
So don't buy the USB Display thinking you get LCDC.

Post by **linear** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 2:01 pm

Right, to be clear, you need to buy the bundle,and I've now edited my original post to that effect.

JeffPh · Post by **JeffPh** » Sun Mar 16, 2003 3:21 am

Bundle? is that the one that comes with the 5.25 drive bay? sorry i just ordered one

Pheonix · Post by **Pheonix** » Sun Mar 16, 2003 3:33 am

Yes the one with the 5.25" drive bay insert

JeffPh · Post by **JeffPh** » Sun Mar 16, 2003 7:08 am

Pheonix thanks for the info...

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I wish u dont mind if i ask some assistance with GPO's thanks

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