Posted by StrandedAlien on February 13, 2002 at 04:36:43:
In Reply to: Can 2 Dreamcasts be linked to create a network? posted by Simply Anonymous on 23, 2001 at 6:52 PM:
: I have 2 Dreamcasts and would like to know if I can link both to creat a "network" so I can play Quake 3, Unreal Tournament,and the upcoming Outrigger "online"?
: I know this subject is not covered by arcadecontrols.com, but with so many knowledgeable
: gamers in here I'm sure someone can inform me how to
: do it if it is at all possible.
Well, if you are a bit into electronics and do not mind to open your Dreamcast, why donīt you just open it and build in another connector, like a standard RS232 for example. Then you could use a standard serial PC-cable for the job. Watch out and do not connect it to your PC, because the DC expects voltage levels of 3.3 V (C-MOS)and your PC delivers 10-12Volts (RS 232 standard). So you just wire it through if you wanna connect 2 DCīs together. Cross transmit and receive if it does not work straight. Here you go! Happy racing (F355 yeah)! Ah, if you just add a MAX 2332 to your cable you will be able to connect it to your PC for whatever purpose. Have phun!