A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

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A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby jotne » Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:31 am

Finaly someone has take time to create a new HP-IL to PC interface. It is made from only new parts, so no need for old obsolete parts.

More info here:
http://www.jeffcalc.hp41.eu/hpil/index.html

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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby jkeller » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:40 pm

I saw the prototype in Allschwil and was impressed. Although I do not really need it because I have an HP-IL/PC interface card it is a great achievement because these interface cards are getting rare. The PIL-Box secures the future of HP-41/PC interfacing! Thank you much, Jean-François!
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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby jotne » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:37 pm

I would love to get hold of a IL/PC interface, but then I also would have to dig up and old PC with ISA slot.
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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby Garth » Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:32 pm

Fortunately I already have the FSI164A HPIL-to-RS232 interface (almost exactly the same thing as the HP 82164A but with two RS232 channels and optionally up to eight), but I would hope that this new one can be used independently of a PC, and certainly of Windows (which I no longer use). I've used mine mostly for communicating with other things (not a PC) on the workbench. I'm reluctant to invest in any of this kind of product if it's strictly tied to a PC since the PC market moves so quickly and things are here today and gone tomorrow. I've been using my 41cx with HPIL, XIO, Advantage, ZENROM, and XMEM daily since 1986 though, and occasionally my 71 also.
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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby aceridge » Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:14 am

Hi,

Has this product now reached the stage where it is openly available?

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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby jotne » Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:45 pm

I do not know.

You can try to send Jeff a email and ask. His email is listed the link above.
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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby aceridge » Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:10 am

Thanks jotne, but unfortunately the above website link seems to be "broken" :( .

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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby jotne » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:53 pm

The link in first post does work for me.
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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby jotne » Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:54 pm

Updated version with mini USB:
http://www.jeffcalc.hp41.eu/hpil/index.html

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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby Joe Horn » Wed Dec 11, 2013 4:41 pm

Update on this ancient thread: I just received a brand-new PIL-box from J-F, and it works perfectly for talking between my HP-41, HP 9114 disk drive, and Windows 7 laptop! It even comes with a PC program called "ILPer" that emulates both a printer and a 9114 disk drive, so you can use your hard drive for all your HP-41 storage, directly read LIF disk images (e.g. all the LIF "swap disks" archived at MoHPC), print program listings to your PC, and so on. Pre-built, tested, and shipped (without IL cable) from France to California for €117. I'm having a blast with it! Highly recommended.
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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby Garth » Wed Dec 11, 2013 10:54 pm

Any Linux support?
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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby jeffcalc » Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:06 am

You can find a Linux port of the ILPer software on this very site: http://www.hp41.org/LibView.cfm?Command ... temID=1011
made by Christophe Gottheimer.
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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby Drulli » Thu May 07, 2015 7:17 pm

HI all,
I bought the PILBOX from Jean-Francois recently. It works really great, especially with Christoph Gießelinks IlPilbox Program, which allows you to install virtual HP devices.
Now my HP-41 CX is controlling 1 real Cassette Drive and as many virtual Cassette drive or Printers I want.
Excellent. :!:

Next step will be to load programs form PC to the HP. :lol:
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Re: A new HP-IL to USB or RS232 interface

Postby cappy2112 » Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:56 pm

jotne wrote:I would love to get hold of a IL/PC interface, but then I also would have to dig up and old PC with ISA slot.


It aims to be an alternative to the old ISA HP-IL board (HP82973A) and to be compatible with most computers/OS that support USB.

http://www.jeffcalc.hp41.eu/index.html
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