Re: IFI loading problems
 

Do you mean delete registry entries or delete files from windows explorer.

Re: IFI loading problems
 

Registry entries

Re: IFI loading problems
 

Are you downloading via real serial port or usb-to-serial converter? If usb-to-serial converter check that the com port number didn't change when the flash drive isn't plugged in.

Re: IFI loading problems
 

I am using a serial port.

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Ok I tried a new flashdrive, a very old one that I reformatted and it worked. The program downloaded correctly. That is very wierd. So its not a file on the flashdrive that it needs it has something to do with the port itself. Any help?

Re: IFI loading problems
 

can you open a connection to the robot in hyperterminal and view the output from printf statements without the thumb drive? You will need to set the settings to:
115.2K baud
data bits: 8
parity: none
stop bits: 1
flow control : none

If you can do this then you know it is an ifiloader problem and not something stranger.

What model is you laptop? I have a suspicion that maybie you do not have a "normal" serial port.

I think eko's explanation is the most likely

Re: IFI loading problems
 

Just wondering... have you directed IFI loader to COM 1? (or whatever COM port you are using)
When you install it try to create a new directory such as IFI_loader2 or something like that. We have the old version installed and the new one in the IFI_loader2 directory.

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[I was just trying to think how he might be able to use Hyperterminal to deterine the problem, since it seems like a comms problem.]

Yes. Try doing as James (Rickertsen) says (if you can find your way around Hyperterminal. ;))

Another thought: Hyperterminal will tell you what com ports are available. (Click on the "Connect Using" drop down list in the connection Properties dialog.) Try this both without the flash drive plugged in, and with it.

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We have a Dell Latitude 505. I'll try the hyperterminal thing at our next meeting. Also I manually deleted every file and registy entry I could find that had anything to do with ifi loader.

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I agree, if that dosn't work resave the program so it's on your C drive.

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I tested it with hyper terminal and it does not show printfs when the flashdrive if unplugged but when it is plugged in it shows printfs.