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Update info about being able to use USB

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Thai Wood 2022-05-08 16:55:13 -07:00
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@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male. (The Stentura Protege can be powered either by
Note: Both of those Amazon links are for 6 foot cables. Make sure you get a cord long enough for your setup.
**Why can't we just use the USB to transfer data?**
Ideally, the USB cable could carry both power and data, but this is not possible because modern drivers are not available for the Protege and the USB link was only designed to work with Stentura software. Using a Serial-to-USB cable solves this problem. This cable carries the data and the cable has drivers that work with modern computers and Plover. So it really doesn't matter that Stentura no longer supports the Protege.
To use USB you need to install the plover_stenograph_usb plugin from the plugins manager and if you're on Windows you'll need to install the USB drivers from Stenograph.
## Setup
## Serial Setup
**Step 1.**
Connect power cord: Connect USB A-to-B cable to Stentura machine and computer. Your machine now has power. On the front of your Stentura is a row of 6 grey buttons. Press and hold the 1st one to turn it on.
Connect power cord: Connect USB A-to-B cable to Stentura machine and computer or use the AC adapter. Your machine now has power. On the front of your Stentura is a row of 6 grey buttons. Press and hold the 1st one to turn it on.
**Step 2.**
Connect data cord: Connect serial-to-USB cable to Stentura machine and computer.