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Programming a Minitor Pager on the Cheap - DIY Style Write Up

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Minitor Class IV. I have a USB cord and a charging cradle. I want to build a programmer. However, I am not certain of the wire to pin order in the USB cable/connector. TX, RX, Ground, etc. Once I know this order, what is the next step? Re-pin the charging cradle and solder the wires from the USB cable directly to the springs under the pins? Is this correct? Where do I get the software? USB drivers and Minitor software?

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Pin size and spacing

Sorry to restart and older thread, but

Would anyone know where I can find the pin size and spacing for the minitor 5 charging/data connevtor on the bottom of the pager? I recently purchased one (not hear yet) and am designing a programming dock to 3d print.My work gave me a bunch of old minitor 3 bases which I stole the pins from which I hope will work.I doubt motorola will offer any dimensional diagrams so any info will be helpful. Once complete, Im going to post the files for anyone who wants it. Thanks in advanced.
 
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