Parallel port to USB, is it possible?

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cybero
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:50    Post subject: Parallel port to USB, is it possible? Reply with quote
Hi all, I need my WRT54G2 unbricked, for which I have to use this JTAG cable:



The problem is that my computer has no parallel port ... what can I do?

I have thought about buying this and connect it to the JTAG, but do not know if it will work:

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MrAlvin
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 19:35    Post subject: Reply with quote
Due to USB timing issues, it is extremely unlikely that the shown adapter will work.

For de-bricking, using USB, you need one of two:
- http://www.techinfodepot.info/wiki/TIAO_-_USB_Multi-Protocol_Adapter
or
- an Arduino and https://github.com/zoobab/tjtag-arduino
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 16:25    Post subject: Reply with quote
Use a serial cable....
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