I've recently assembled a sim card reader. However when I run the software I get the following error after pushing the'OK' button after selecting the port. Only one port (/dev/cu.PL2303-3B1) shows up in the list, whether the card is plugged in or not, which suggest to me I've not soldered the card properly. 
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Traceback (most recent call last):
File 'pySimReader.py', line 267, in buttonConnectReader
self.SIM.connectReader()
File '/Users/peter/Downloads/pySimReader-Serial-src-v2/pySIMserial.py', line 111, in connectReader
res = self.openSession(self.getReaderName())
File '/Users/peter/Downloads/pySimReader-Serial-src-v2/pySIMserial.py', line 143, in openSession
baudrate=9600)
File '/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.6/lib/python2.6/site-packages/serial/serialutil.py', line 171, in __init__
self.open()
File '/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.6/lib/python2.6/site-packages/serial/serialposix.py', line 179, in open
raise SerialException('could not open port %s: %s' % (self._port, msg))
serial.serialutil.SerialException: could not open port /dev/cu.PL2303-3B1: (2, 'No such file or directory')
I'm running mac os x 10.5.6 with python 2.6 and the appropriate version of wxpython and hand build pyserial.I'm using the USB to TTL cable, because I'm using this I didn't bother to attach the 9V battery cord, serial connector, or the LM7805C to keep a slimmer profile. The green LED does light up.
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