From: fake@ddress.no   
      
   On Sun, 10 Mar 2019 04:38:41 -0700 (PDT), terrypingm@gmail.com wrote:   
      
   >Any suggestions on a no-brainer and safe way to get external input recognised   
   by a PC please?   
      
   The USB-to-serial chips are popular among hobbyists. The PC   
   application sees a serial port, so you can transfer data both   
   directions.   
      
   Look for   
      
   FT232   
   CP2103   
   PL2303   
   CH340   
   --   
   RoRo   
      
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