Re: CAD, CAM parallel port dongle(s)?

That's a great idea! -Lee

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "turbulatordude"
<davemucha@j...> wrote:

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, RichD <cmsteam@s...> wrote:
> > CAD CAM guys,
> > Some CAD and CAM programs require a physical hardware key device.
> > Those of use with more than one hung on the par port have problems
> > with all this hardware and cable sticking out, jamming against a
> wall, etc.
> > Is there available a right angle or multiple adapter to compact
> this mess?
> > A look thru some catalogs has turned up nothing.
> > Build my own?
> > Any suggestions?
> > TIA, RichD
>
> First suggestion is to put at least one inside the box. if you

don't

> need to swap them, they will bolt right into the case or a card and
> if your PC has the ribbon cable inside you can easily do this mod.
>
> if you have an ATX motherboard, you could ger a very short cable

and

> lay them along the back of the case.
>
> Dave