Redpark ships Ethernet Cable for iPad and iPhone

Redpark Product Development announced today that it is now shipping the industry’s first Ethernet Cable for iPad and iPhone. Lightning to Ethernet cableThe Redpark Ethernet Cable is a specialty version of USB to Ethernet adapter. It provides a general purpose ethernet connection — however throughput is limited to 5 Mbps and only apps which use Redpark’s RedSocket SDK are able to communicate with the cable. “We’ve designed the Ethernet Cable for use in field service applications”, noted Redpark president Mike Ridenhour. “It enables field technicians to use Ethernet to connect an iPad or iPhone to equipment in the field in order to configure or troubleshoot the equipment.” “iPad and iPhone are rapidly replacing laptops for use in field service applications,” explained Ridenhour. “Our serial cables for iPad and iPhone have been very well received in this market. The new Ethernet Cable allows enterprises to make further use of iPad and iPhone for field service work.” An Ethernet Cable FAQ provides more details about cable functionality and app compatibility. The Ethernet Cable has an MSRP of $89 and is available today.

Lightning Serial+Power Cable Now Shipping

Lightning Serial+Power Cable for iOS Ships

Many customers have told us that they need to connect their iPad or iPhone to a serial device for long periods of time. This makes it challenging to keep the iOS device charged.

Our new Serial+Power Cable (L4-DB9PV) addresses that challenge.  It provides a simple and reliable way to connect an iOS device to power and to a serial device at the same time.

This new cable is designed for use with all iOS devices that have a Lightning connector.  A 5V (20W) power adapter is included with each Serial+Power Cable.

The Serial+Power Cable is compatible with apps that have been built with our RSC MGR SDK.

Please refer to the product page links for more information.

Lightning Cables Now Shipping

Lightning Cables for iOS

The wait is over! Thanks for your patience.

We are now shipping Lightning versions of our Serial Cable and Console Cable.

The cables are designed for use with the iPad (4th gen), iPad mini, iPhone 5 and iPod touch (6th gen).

The Serial Cable (L2-DB9V) is compatible with apps that have been built with our RSC MGR SDK. There is no need to revise apps that you have developed and are now using with our 30-pin cables.

The Console Cable (L2-RJ45V) is compatible with published versions of Get Console.

Please refer to the product page links above for more information.

New Cisco apps available for Console Cables

Ethernet Cable (L5-NET)

Cisco has released two new iOS apps for use with Redpark Console Cables.

Cisco “Prime” and Cisco “Plug and Play” are mobile applications used in conjunction with Cisco Prime Infrastructure management software.

See the iTunes App Store for more information.

Redpark TTL Serial Cable simplifies connections to Arduino

Cable

Redpark is now shipping its TTL Serial Cable that connects iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch to Arduino and other devices with a TTL serial interface. The Serial Cable is one meter long and has a 6-pin connector. it is designed for use with iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (4th generation), iPad 2, and iPad.

The TTL Serial Cable is used in conjunction with a Redpark serial communications (RSC) library. Together these tools enable developers to write iOS apps that communicate with serial devices.

“There has been a great deal of interest in connecting iOS devices to Arduino”, explained Redpark president Mike Ridenhour. “We’re pleased to offer a cable that provides a simple and reliable solution.”

The Redpark Serial Cable – part number C2-TTL – has an MSRP of $59. Further information about the cable and points of purchase is available at https://redpark.com/ttl-serial-cable-c2-ttl/>

Redpark Ships GPS Cable for Use with iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch

Cable

Redpark Product Development today announced the Redpark GPS Cable that allows customers to connect iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to navigation devices is now available. The Redpark GPS Cable is a one meter long cable with a male DB-9 connector. It is designed for use with navigation devices that use the NMEA 0183 communications protocol.

“Customers have told us that they would like to connect their iPhone to navigation devices in a glider, truck, tractor, airplane, or boat” explained Redpark president Mike Ridenhour. “App developers that serve these markets now have a simple and reliable way to communicate with external navigation devices.”

The Redpark GPS Cable – part number C2-GPS – is compatible with iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation).

The Redpark GPS Cable has an MSRP of $59 and is available today. Further information about the cable and points of purchase is available at www.redpark.com/c2gps.html.

ABOUT REDPARK

Redpark Product Development engineers accessories used in the consumer electronics industry. Areas of focus include iPod integration and app enabled accessories for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Redpark Ships Serial Cable and Library for Use with iPad, iPhone & iPod touch

Redpark Product Development today announced the Redpark Serial Cable that allows hobbyists and higher education customers to connect iPad, iPhone and iPod touch to RS-232 serial devices. The Redpark Serial Cable is a one meter long RS-232 serial cable with male DB-9 connector. The Serial Cable is used in conjunction with a Redpark Serial Communications (RSC) library. Together these tools enable developers to write iOS apps that communicate with serial devices.

“We’ve been receiving strong interest in serial connectivity from the hobbyist and education communities,” explained Redpark president Mike Ridenhour. “We’re pleased to be able to provide tools that will enable these developers to apply the iOS platform in valuable new ways.”

The Redpark Serial Cable – part number C2-DB9 – is compatible with iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation).

The Redpark Serial Cable has an MSRP of $59 and is available today. Further information about the cable and points of purchase is available at www.redpark.com/c2db9.html.

Redpark Console Cable Connects iPhone, iPod touch and iPad to Cisco Routers

Offers Field Engineers a portable and powerful Cisco router management solution

Redpark Product Development today announced it is now shipping a Console Cable that connects iPhone, iPod touch and iPad to console ports on Cisco routers, switches and firewalls. The Console Cable is a six foot long serial cable with RJ-45 connector, wired per Cisco specifications, and made for iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod touch (second, third and fourth generation) and iPad.

To use the Console Cable, users must also download the Get Console App from the App Store, a universal app available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

The Console Cable, along with the Get Console App, allows field engineers to perform router maintenance, troubleshooting and disaster recovery operations directly on the Cisco console port using their iPhone, iPod touch or iPad. The Get Console App features detailed logging, configuration repository, command and keyboard shortcuts and optional console sharing with remote web users.

The Redpark RJ-45 Serial Cable – part code C2-RJ45 – is available for an MSRP of $69 from www.redpark.com/shop or at select retailers.

The Get Console App, developed by AMIX Captial, is available for $9.99 from the App Store on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

ABOUT REDPARK

Redpark Product Development engineers accessories used in the consumer electronics industry. Areas of focus include iPod integration and app enabled accessories for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.

Further information about Get Console is available at www.get-console.com.