Wacom Serial Tablet

mgjsmith · mgjsmith #1 (**permalink**)

07-03-2008, 04:59 PM

I have a Wacom Digitizer II tablet which has been used very effectively for some 5-6 years on a variety of PCs. The tablet uses the serial port which of course does not exist on the Mac. I have recently purchased an iMac and was wondering whether I am likely to be successful in using the tablet by utilising a serial to usb adaptor. Any guidance or experiences would be most useful. The iMac is using OS X 10.5.4. Thanks, Martin

puaerotch · puaerotch #2 (**permalink**)

07-03-2008, 05:03 PM

I have a Digitizer II tablet as well and my research brought me to the conclusion that there are no drivers available to get it to work in OSX so a serial to USB adaptor would be a waste of money.

Of course, I'd be more than happy to be proven wrong.

mgjsmith · mgjsmith #3 (**permalink**)

07-03-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by puaerotch

I have a Digitizer II tablet as well and my research brought me to the conclusion that there are no drivers available to get it to work in OSX so a serial to USB adaptor would be a waste of money.

Of course, I'd be more than happy to be proven wrong.

Thanks for the prompt reply. I will wait for some more replies but it looks like a new purchase is likely. Martin

mgjsmith · mgjsmith #4 (**permalink**)

07-05-2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puaerotch

I have a Digitizer II tablet as well and my research brought me to the conclusion that there are no drivers available to get it to work in OSX so a serial to USB adaptor would be a waste of money.

Of course, I'd be more than happy to be proven wrong.

Solved easily with the purchase of Keyspan USB-Serial Adaptor obtained for £12.00 from Amazon, and the TabletMagic software. Plugged in, installed the drivers and TabletMagic - works a treat. Martin

puaerotch · puaerotch #5 (**permalink**)

07-05-2008, 11:41 AM

Excellent. I may have to give that a try.

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Member Since: Sep 21, 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 809 Mac Specs: iBook G4 OSX Tiger	07-03-2008, 05:03 PM I have a Digitizer II tablet as well and my research brought me to the conclusion that there are no drivers available to get it to work in OSX so a serial to USB adaptor would be a waste of money. Of course, I'd be more than happy to be proven wrong. Ridiculous- adjective: deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd. ex. It is ridiculous how many people think the word ridiculous is spelled with an 'e'.
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puaerotch #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 21, 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 809 Mac Specs: iBook G4 OSX Tiger	07-05-2008, 11:41 AM Excellent. I may have to give that a try. Ridiculous- adjective: deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd. ex. It is ridiculous how many people think the word ridiculous is spelled with an 'e'.
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mgjsmith #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 03, 2008 Location: Llandeilo, Wales Posts: 3 Mac Specs: iMac 2.8GHz 24"	07-03-2008, 04:59 PM I have a Wacom Digitizer II tablet which has been used very effectively for some 5-6 years on a variety of PCs. The tablet uses the serial port which of course does not exist on the Mac. I have recently purchased an iMac and was wondering whether I am likely to be successful in using the tablet by utilising a serial to usb adaptor. Any guidance or experiences would be most useful. The iMac is using OS X 10.5.4. Thanks, Martin
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