From d5096607d4d6a4fde229bc9b45d2f6275815cbf1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: psionrevo Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:55:25 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2264424..df6fa81 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,26 @@ # psion_pccard_network +### PC Card Adapter Flow + +Psion --> rs232 --> max3243cai --> ttl --> Siemens CAB C165 LF --> PCMCIA + +### Notes +* The C165 does not have hardware flow control pins (just rx/tx) so must bit-bang the flow control. +* The cable has 10 pins and is socketed - looks like molex +* Cable wires: + * Black (sheathed) + * Blue + * Brown + * Red + * White + * Yellow + * Black + * Green + * Orange + * Red/White +* Looks like there are 2 extra wires in the cable that aren't used and cut down. + +### ToDo +* Identify wires + * First will just continuity test against the max3243 + * https://hackaday.io/project/161291-the-last-psion/log/157679-striving-for-simplicity-a-psion-serial-honda-to-usb-cable \ No newline at end of file