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HELP MY LABTOP HAS NO SERIAL
my labtop has no serial port and im the only one here with the code how can i download the code or use the dashboard with out serial port HELP
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Re: HELP MY LABTOP HAS NO SERIAL
couple of options:
1. USB to serial converter 2. use a desktop with the loader on it and use its serial port. |
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Re: HELP MY LABTOP HAS NO SERIAL
If you have a desktop computer with a serial port on it, you can use that. Also, with the laptop, we used a USB-Serial converter for the 2005 season and it worked just fine, so you can try that route. good luck.
Last edited by rabbitgirl : 16-02-2007 at 20:18. Reason: false information |
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Re: HELP MY LABTOP HAS NO SERIAL
we have the same problem so we brought a serial to usb adapter, but easyc wont reconize the rc. it keeps telling us to press the prog button or check if the cable is connected. anyone know what the problem could be or how to solve it.
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Re: HELP MY LABTOP HAS NO SERIAL
Hmm, are you using a really long programming cable? If so the signal might not be reaching it, it could also happen with a short cable and a laptop that can't give enough power without it plugged into the wall. That's my best guess.
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Re: HELP MY LABTOP HAS NO SERIAL
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Right click on My Computer Properties Hardware Device Manager Ports (COM & LPT) There should be one listed as Radioshack USB to Serial or the like. It will have a COMx next to it. That is the port you want to tell IFI loader to download to. |
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Re: HELP MY LAPTOP HAS NO SERIAL
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I have found that adapters that use a Prolific brand chipset tend to work the best. Specifically I have been using a BAFO (brand) BF810 and have found the compatibility with a variety of equipment to be very good. When that doesn't work, then the Socket brand PC Card I/O adapters will generally work. I've used both of these with IFI's RC with success. |
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Re: HELP MY LABTOP HAS NO SERIAL
Thank you all for the suggestions i will try them tomorrow when i have the robot with me. Sometimes i wish the robot could fit into my pocket.
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Re: HELP MY LABTOP HAS NO SERIAL
Do not use a Belkin-brand USB-Serial adapter. They will work with Labview, but it is highly unlikely that they will work with EasyC (we tried several computers and adapters).
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Re: HELP MY LABTOP HAS NO SERIAL
soon with nanotech it might........think about it
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Re: HELP MY LABTOP HAS NO SERIAL
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-Danny |
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