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Originally Posted by Eldarion
The problem with (most) USB-to-serial dongles is that the IFI loader dials down the speed so far that it can take 15 minutes or longer to download the code, versus less than 30 seconds on a normal serial port. It probably has something to do with how the loader negotiates the transfer speeds; I.E. the USB converter may have an intrinsic delay that throws the timing calculations off.
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wow so bad? The only problems i came across with some brand of dongle is that the downloader doesn't detect the controller at all.. probably of incorrect voltage levels. The one i used with the IFI Loader still does the flashing within 30+ seconds.. I'd say to be safe, "try before you buy".