computer with serial port for printing programming etc.

Got a question what would the settings be for using a regular serial port to program the atmega and to run the printer as well ?
let me know
terramir

You should be able to use any of the settings you use with USB-Serial cables. You'l need a voltage level converter like the MAX232 to do the TTL to serial voltage level conversion.

bryanandaimee Wrote:
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> You should be able to use any of the settings you
> use with USB-Serial cables. You'l need a voltage
> level converter like the MAX232 to do the TTL to
> serial voltage level conversion.

okies so that would get complicated again so that's out will this usb to ttl convertor do ebay usb to ttl because the max232 plus ship would be more
I got usb extension cords galore I can plug this into
will this one work?
terramir

It lacks some of the pinouts of the normal Arduino cable, you might have to reset manually when programming, and it doesn't look like it would supply USB power to the board, but it might work for basic comms. And it's cheap enough you might as well try and let us all know. Then if it's too painfull you could just get an arduino compatible cable. If I were me I think I would get one but order an arduino USB to serial cable as well just in case.