serial to USB converter

[scottmanjoe]

Hello,
I want to use my serial port (RS232/PS2) for Logitech Quick Cam Express Webcam which is a USB device.
Is there any way that i can connect the webcam to the converter and then plug the converter in the serial port and use the web cam?
Thankx in advance.
scott

 

[mudskipper]

Yes, you can plug it in. No, it won't work ;-)

When you use a USB/Serial converter, you effectively have a serial webcam. Now the trouble is that you need drivers for that exact webcam, but for a serial port version. While I have not looked for them, I'm going to guess that they are not available.

I have had many people try various devices with USB/Serial converters, and they were almost always unsuccessful for that exact reason. (Only saw one USB/Serial setup work, but the drivers were readily available for that device).

Sorry to give you bad news, but I hope that this helps! Mudskipper
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[KimberTech]

Scott:

The good news is...you can add a usb card to your PC.

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[scottmanjoe]

Hello,
I think we can also use a USB Hub.
Thankx.

scott