[Danny Diaz]

The Dashboard was actually written and tested with a 2004 RC/OI (though we've since tested with the 2006 RC/OI), with some direction from Mark at IFI so I could add necessary details for a 2005 and newer RC/OI. I know Windows doesn't come bundled with generic USB Serial drivers, I somehow doubt OS X does either so finding those drivers may be crucial. If VISA cannot read from the USB-Serial converter then that's going to be a barrier to using the Dashboard, you might want to open the Mac version of Hyperterminal (whatever that may be, if it even exists) and see if there's data streaming across the connection - unfortunately there isn't MAX on the Mac, but there may be a way to debug VISA that I am not aware of, I can ask the VISA guys in the morning. Also what sometimes happens is USB-Serial converters like to send data in chunks instead of "streaming" like a built-in serial port, so you might have to wait longer (no more than 10 seconds tho) for the data to burst from the serial converter. Make sure the jumper is also set for sending RC packets via the Dashboard (unless you're intending to view specific OI info).

-Danny