Datamaster

[Typower]

Does anyone happen to use Windows 2000 NT and a Belkin USB adapter with Datamaster. I just spent another half hour getting frostbite trying to connect to the PCM and have had no luck. Am I using the wrong vehicle type? Is the problem that the USB adaptor is labeled COM4 and Datamaster is using COM3? I thought I would ask the experts before I throw the computer against the wall. I do not think my employer would find my frustrations a good excuse for destroying their computer. :wink:

 

[Tooky]

I dont have your answer but you definitely need to have Datamaster's ALDL Setup set to the same COM port as the cable is connected to. I've never been a big fan of any "virtual" ports but hey you gotta do what you gotta do, if your laptop doesnt have any real serial ports.

 

[InvisiBill]

Yup, I've had problems getting Windows apps to see USB virtual COM ports too. Like Tooky said, you definitely need to have the software looking at the right COM port to start with. There were also a few posts about disabling some of the options for better success linking up. I haven't messed with mine since I got it working, so I really can't give you any specifics...

 

[Typower]

I will look into getting the COM ports to agree. Datamaster only allows me to choose between COM ports 1 & 3 while the virtual port gets set up on COM4. I will see what I can do to convince one or the other to change their minds. Thanks for the help.

 

[charles]

I can definitely tell I won't be trying this myself........


Definitely time to pickup a 233/266mhz laptop with true serial port :-?

 

[Rufus]

The Belkin F5U103 works great with Datamaster BUT you have to select Options...Advanced...Disable CCM Handshake from the serial Data Acquisition menu. The next version will have a USB option.. It is in the LT1 beta software now!

FYI, not all USB adapters will work with the GM ALDL because of the unusal baud rate requirement of 8192. The Belkin does...

Hope this helps!

Gary

 

[ed hess]

gary

would you happen to know if the usb adapter that ibm sells will work with dm.
Just got a new thinkpad r31 and i need to get this to connect.

otherwise its off to compusa to burn more money.

ed

btw if you know what timings to use on this as well as what serail port speed it wold be a help?

I wonder if the beta youwere talking about has any docs tellinghow to set up usb?

oh this is xp pro loaded on it.

 

[phoonrt]

might wanna check out this http://www.syty.huryde.com/html/Tech/dm.htm

 

[ed hess]

already did all that..... crap....
What i need is somebody with a new ibm using usb with the ibm usb to serial adapter.....then again i expected this to be a pia.

ed

 

[ed hess]

think what im gonna do is:

1 go buy the belkin usb adapter. and if that dont work.

2 I will call ibm tech support for this new laptop since its under warranty.

Hello ibm, I have a problem.

IBM: yes whats your problem.

Well i got this new thinkpad from you and it wont comunicate with my truck.

IBM: (ya'll can imagine what kinda response this should get)

ed

 

[atc82]

i am using the belkin usb serial adapter. Datamaster links up every time with no problems for me. I have windwows ME and compaq PIII 800. my laptop has no serial ports and 2 usb ports. HTH