| DataBoy is an RS-232 data scope that runs on a Game Boy. This type of instrument is also known as a serial line monitor or protocol analyzer. DataBoy consists of a cartridge that plugs into a standard Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, or Game Boy Advance SP console, converting the Game Boy into a useful engineering/troubleshooting tool.
Features:
- Setup page allows selectable baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop bits. Power-on default settings can be set by user.
- Captures and displays RS-232 asynchronous serial data traffic on RXD and TXD lines simultaneously.
- ASCII and hexadecimal display modes.
- Freeze mode allows review of data captured in buffer.
- Color LCD display. 16 rows of 20 characters are used to display alternating rows of RXD and TXD data in two distinct colors.
- Error status indicators (parity, framing, break).
- Line status page shows updated state of signal lines using simulated red/green LEDs.
- DIP switches allow user to assert an active high RS-232 level on DTR, DSR, CTS, RTS signals.
- Record serial data into flash memory for playback (DataBoy Plus).
- Time-stamps (DataBoy Plus).
- Multi-drop mode is compatible with gaming industry 9-bit SAS protocol and Raymarine SeaTalk protocol (DataBoy Plus).
- Upload captured data to a PC.
- Help screens explain how to use the instrument.
- Field upgradable software.
- Comes with a 5' ribbon cable with male and female DB9 connectors.
DataBoy Cartridge
DataBoy Plus
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Disclaimer: Game Boy is a trademark of Nintendo Corporation. DataBoy is a product of Micro Contraptions, and is not licensed by or associated with Nintendo Corporation.
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