Dave A
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to a laptop that doesnt have one? ive tried a USB converter but it didnt work well. is there any other methods?
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ChrisBoom
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
to a laptop that doesnt have one? ive tried a USB converter but it didnt work well. is there any other methods?
Have the same problem trying to update my dads old road angel. Ordered a USB convertor for it, take it they arnt much cop?
There could be a PCMCIA card with a serial port, shall have a look.
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Dave A
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my usb converted di work, but not properly. it kept disconnecting from the device.
whats a PCMCIA card?
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Steve
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave A
to a laptop that doesnt have one? ive tried a USB converter but it didnt work well. is there any other methods?
the problem with converting it via usb is the device your connecting will need usb drivers, does the supplier of the hardware offer usb drivers?
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Dave A
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yes, got a complete kit with cables and drivers on a cd.
it does work, just not well enough for the application.
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ChrisBoom
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http://uk.insight.com/apps/productpresentation/index.php?product_id=DYDLC232R0&cm_mmc=Froogle-_-NE-_-DYD-_-DYDLC232R0&src=FRO1
Bloody expensive tho.
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mjw_2k2
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ebay!
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=serial+convertor
[Edited on 27-08-2007 by mjw_2k2]
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_Allan_
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looked for updated drivers?, Vista drivers? etc..
[Edited on 27-08-2007 by _Allan_]
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