That is where another of my problems lie. I am new to this and want to learn of quickly. What quicker way to learn than see changes effective immediately. On the other side I want to keep it...

Alright Robert, I took the plunge and ordered 2 of the FT232R setups. 1 to mount permanently and another to make a cable to be used universally. I made the 2-transistor style cable a few days ago...