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Re: how to build a VEX programming module
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Originally Posted by I_Robot View Post
After following the directions posted previously in this thread, I managed to build a working programming cable. When using a usb-to-serial converter cable, they somehow mess up the handshaking that is going on to put the Vex microcontroller into programming mode. So to fix that, I had to use a microcontroller to generate the correct signal. So my home made programming module has a microcontroller in addition the the RS232 level shifter. You can take a look at the cable and a video of how it works on my site: www.CrestOak.com. Enjoy!
Do you plan on sharing the schematic and source for your cable?
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