What type of serial cable does mimio use?
Mimio ships with a special 10-foot serial cable that uses the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) RS-232 standard for serial communications with the PC. What makes the serial cable special is that instead of containing two connectors (one connector on each end), it actually has three: One end of the mimio cable has a 9-pin connector that attaches to the mimio Capture Bar. On the other end of the cable, are 2 “heads” that connect to the PC. The first “head” has a 9-pin connector for attaching to the serial port. If your PC only has a 25-pin serial connector available, you will need to purchase a 9-to-25-pin adapter from a computer supply store or catalog. The second “head” is a PS-2-style mini-DIN pass-through connector that attaches to either the keyboard or mouse port for power. If your PC only has a DIN connector available, you will need to purchase a DIN-to-mini-DIN adapter from a computer supply store or catalog. For users requiring a longer cable, a 25-foot cable may be purcha
