Ways to speed up code loading process?

[JBotAlan]

Originally Posted by Oumonkey

Ok, But....How?
I still don't allways know to much about this stuff so, I just want to make sure I have everything correct before I mess with something I don't want/need to.
Also it took 33 min to upload the code to the controller

Holy. Crap. Do you know any of the specs on the machine you're using? Pentium 3 or so? There's usually a little sticker on it somewheres...but that's beside the point.

To make sure you have the biggest buffer possible (I'm assuming you're using Windows 2000; not sure if these directions work in XP):

1. Open the Control Panel -- usually Start > Settings > Control Panel

2. Double-click System.

3. Click the Hardware tab.

4. Click the Device Manager button.

5. Expand the "Ports (COM & LPT)" item. Under it should be a port or two. Pick the one you plan to use with the robot controller (usually the highest number after "COM") and double-click it to open the properties window. Under one of the tabs (in my case it's Advanced) there will be an Advanced Port Settings button. Click it, and there should be a window with "FIFO" buffer settings. Make sure the sliders are moved all the way to the right, as this will make sure the buffer is as big as it can be.

That should do it. If it doesn't speed up, try using another serial cable, another USB-to-serial, or even another computer. I would like to say it's a driver issue, but it is HARD to find the right driver if you don't know exactly what you're doing...and its harder to walk someone through it.

Good luck on this,
JBotAlan

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