Oopic module to control a robot

[wolram]

I have just bought an oopic module to control a robot, the problem is the cable for programing
has a plug that will not fit into my laptop.
http://www.oopic.com/pricing.htm
Is there a way around this?

 

[waht]

That's a serial port. You can always get a serial to usb adapter.

Something like this:

http://www.cablemax.com/detail/index.cfm?nPID=70720

 

[Ouabache]

Which OOPic are you referring to on that page Wolly? It appears only the " - R " has a DB9 serial interface. The others look like they use pin headers for output. They already have a cabling adaptor (listed on that page) going from a 5pin header to a DB25 connector.