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# Parallax USB-to-Serial (RS-232) Adapter \#28030

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** POLOLU-1606 · **Brand:** [Pololu](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/pololu-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/parallax-usb-to-serial-rs-232-adapter-28030.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/parallax-usb-to-serial-rs-232-adapter-28030.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Search the catalogue for an alternative.

## How to buy

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## Description

| [![](https://a.pololu-files.com/picture/0J3657.250.jpg?22d80862e39818577a52582bfc1868a8)](https://a.pololu-files.com/picture/0J3657.1200.jpg?22d80862e39818577a52582bfc1868a8) |
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If you need a serial port on your computer but you don’t have one, this USB to serial (RS-232) adapter is an easy solution. To use the adapter, install the appropriate [driver](https://www.parallax.com/package/parallax-ftdi-usb-drivers-for-windows/) and plug it in to your computer’s USB port using a [USB A to mini-B cable](https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-cable-a-to-mini-b-5-ft.html). Now you have a virtual com port!

Pololu carry this product for use with the [Scribbler 2 Robot](https://core-electronics.com.au/parallax-scribbler-2-robot.html), which requires a serial connection for programming. With this adapter you can program the Scribbler through the USB port on you PC or laptop.

Parallax designed this adapter using the FTDI chip, FT232RL. This adapter supports multiple operating systems. FTDI provides fully functional drivers, maintaining and improving them as operating systems change.

**People often buy this product together with:**

 | [![Pololu 23201a Serial Adapter Fully Assembled](https://a.pololu-files.com/picture/0J3812.100.jpg?2724dd7968132de0726910ca9cc66c84)](https://core-electronics.com.au/pololu-23201a-serial-adapter-fully-assembled.html) | [Pololu 23201a Serial Adapter Fully Assembled](https://core-electronics.com.au/pololu-23201a-serial-adapter-fully-assembled.html) |
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 | [![Pololu USB-to-Serial Adapter](https://a.pololu-files.com/picture/0J75.100.jpg?7af61dd0e9c4a887040cd5bb3bfc66b6)](https://core-electronics.com.au/pololu-usb-to-serial-adapter.html) | [Pololu USB-to-Serial Adapter](https://core-electronics.com.au/pololu-usb-to-serial-adapter.html) |
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 | [![Micro Maestro 6-Channel USB Servo Controller (Assembled)](https://a.pololu-files.com/picture/0J1951.100.jpg?7e54ef728c9e5b6707a45ae5868bfb66)](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-maestro-6-channel-usb-servo-controller-assembled.html) | [Micro Maestro 6-Channel USB Servo Controller (Assembled)](https://core-electronics.com.au/micro-maestro-6-channel-usb-servo-controller-assembled.html) |
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**Recommended links**

- **[FTDI USB driver for Parallax USB to serial (RS-232) adapter #28030](https://www.parallax.com/package/parallax-ftdi-usb-drivers-for-windows/)**
- **[Troubleshooting USB driver problems](https://www1.parallax.com/files/content/docs/Support/Downloads/Drivers/USBDriverTroubleshooting-V1.0.pdf)**

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/p/a/parallax_usb_to_serial__rs_232__adapter_28030__pololu_1606__00.jpg)