[time-nuts] FTDI UT232R-200 USB to Serial Converter (BARGAIN ALERT)

[Mark Sims]

I just bought a couple of Advantech AIMB-214E mini-ITX 1.86 GHz motherboards from a local surplus store for $25 ea (NIB).   They have 6 genuine RS-232 ports (two can be configured for RS-422/485).   Alas, the store don't do mail order and are currently out of stock (but the boards are around $50 on Ebay).  And suitable cases/power supples look like at least $50.  They can be run off of 12V at 2A from an on-board barrel connector.