I am looking at ways I could make my AIM4170C analyzer completely wireless. I have seen where several people used a rs232 to blootooth adapter, however I am not a fan of blootooth.
Instead I opted for a wireless USB hub, in this case an IOGear GUWP204.
I set it up, as well as my laptop to use the hotspot feature on my cell phone, connected it all up, and it works.
Now I need a battery pack that will provide 12 volts and enough current for both devices, and a smaller RS232 cable (6 feet is just to long for this type of setup).
Then I will see about packaging them all in one package, which will be interesting as I need access to each device for power buttons and lights. As much as I hate to admit it they will likely end up just being zip-tied together... Or perhaps I can get away with a case with holes cut in a side for the front of the AIM4170C and the back of the IOGear GUWP204, as well as a window installed for the lights on the USB Hub.
The DB
Instead I opted for a wireless USB hub, in this case an IOGear GUWP204.
I set it up, as well as my laptop to use the hotspot feature on my cell phone, connected it all up, and it works.
Now I need a battery pack that will provide 12 volts and enough current for both devices, and a smaller RS232 cable (6 feet is just to long for this type of setup).
Then I will see about packaging them all in one package, which will be interesting as I need access to each device for power buttons and lights. As much as I hate to admit it they will likely end up just being zip-tied together... Or perhaps I can get away with a case with holes cut in a side for the front of the AIM4170C and the back of the IOGear GUWP204, as well as a window installed for the lights on the USB Hub.
The DB