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| **8GB or larger MicroSD memory card** {{ :tutorials:pics:microsd_32gb.png?nolink&150 |}} | $5 eBay | | | **8GB or larger MicroSD memory card** {{ :tutorials:pics:microsd_32gb.png?nolink&150 |}} | $5 eBay | | ||
| **USB Power Adapter** {{ :guides:pics:usb_power_adapter.png?nolink&150 |}} | $5 eBay | | | **USB Power Adapter** {{ :guides:pics:usb_power_adapter.png?nolink&150 |}} | $5 eBay | | ||
- | | **USB to serial RS-232 interface adapter** {{ :guides:pics:usb_to_rs232.png?nolink&200 |}} | $5 eBay | | + | | **USB to serial RS-232 interface adapter** {{ :guides:pics:usb_to_rs232.png?nolink&200 |}} | $5 eBay. Make sure it is Linux compatible. | |
| **Serial RS-232 null modem cable FEMALE/FEMALE** {{ :guides:pics:null_modem_cable.png?nolink&200 |}} | $5 eBay | | | **Serial RS-232 null modem cable FEMALE/FEMALE** {{ :guides:pics:null_modem_cable.png?nolink&200 |}} | $5 eBay | | ||
^ **Total project cost** ^ **$50** ^ | ^ **Total project cost** ^ **$50** ^ | ||
- | You can also choose to use a **Raspberry Pi Zero**, which will save you $10-$15 from the total price, but you'll have to include extra adapters, USB hubs, etc). For the sake of simplicity in this tutorial, we'll be going with the fully features **Raspberry Pi 3 Model B**. | + | You can also choose to use a **Raspberry Pi Zero** which will save you some $15 from the total price, but for the sake of simplicity of this tutorial, we'll be using the **Raspberry Pi 3 Model B**. I've only tested these two Raspberry Pi's, but I see no reason why Virtual Modem wouldn't work with any Raspberry Pi. If you have success with the other Raspberry Pi's, feel free to let me know :) |
On to the next part! | On to the next part! |