USB-serial adapter compatability list
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Re: USB-serial adapter compatability list
USB to Twin Serial Ports from Maplin (UK) works well. Using it for Logworks and Megatune at the same time. It gives you 2 serial port com.
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=224904
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=224904
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After getting tired of three different Prolific 2303 USB to serial adapters (and losing my trusty FTDI one), I purchased a PCMCIA to Twin Serial card made by Delock (delock.de). It works in at least 4 different laptops I've tried, even in one where the FTDI adapter just didn't work. Pricey at about $80 but you get two ports, and it really works.
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Hi.
Am using a China no name Adaptor with a prolific 2303 chipset.
The Disadvantage is that you have to install the driver manually (XP). But after that it works great.
Never got any issue with it. Iḿ using it on two PC both with XP and with linux, with MS1 and MS2 as well Works!
Thomas
Am using a China no name Adaptor with a prolific 2303 chipset.
The Disadvantage is that you have to install the driver manually (XP). But after that it works great.
Never got any issue with it. Iḿ using it on two PC both with XP and with linux, with MS1 and MS2 as well Works!
Thomas
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Not sure whether it´s of importance. Maybe I´m just unlucky.
So far I haven´t had a problem with using different brand of USB-Serial adapters (other than using too high a port number; if I use one lower than 10 then all is well), BUT I have killed 3 adapters.
All died when I plugged in the 12V-charge-cable into the laptop. So I will rely onto the laptop´s accu, OR unplug the USB cable when changing the power supply.
Not a big deal, but unneccessary $$.
So far I haven´t had a problem with using different brand of USB-Serial adapters (other than using too high a port number; if I use one lower than 10 then all is well), BUT I have killed 3 adapters.
All died when I plugged in the 12V-charge-cable into the laptop. So I will rely onto the laptop´s accu, OR unplug the USB cable when changing the power supply.
Not a big deal, but unneccessary $$.
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Hi,
I use a usb-to-serial cable I bought at Fry's Electronics (US store). It's from a company called PPA int'l and the product number is 3312. The actual wrapper (bubble type) is labelled IdotConnect. It was less than $10.00 and so far has worked flawlessy on Windows Vista and Windows 7. (Note: For Windows 7 just reloaded the Vista driver). I've had no issues with failures even if I plug/unplug the laptop from the charger.
I use a usb-to-serial cable I bought at Fry's Electronics (US store). It's from a company called PPA int'l and the product number is 3312. The actual wrapper (bubble type) is labelled IdotConnect. It was less than $10.00 and so far has worked flawlessy on Windows Vista and Windows 7. (Note: For Windows 7 just reloaded the Vista driver). I've had no issues with failures even if I plug/unplug the laptop from the charger.
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A lot of inverters tend to create a ground offset between the MS and the laptop. This causes a continuous flow of current through the USB's ground wire and can burn it out.landybehr wrote:Not sure whether it´s of importance. Maybe I´m just unlucky.
So far I haven´t had a problem with using different brand of USB-Serial adapters (other than using too high a port number; if I use one lower than 10 then all is well), BUT I have killed 3 adapters.
All died when I plugged in the 12V-charge-cable into the laptop. So I will rely onto the laptop´s accu, OR unplug the USB cable when changing the power supply.
Not a big deal, but unneccessary $$.
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This cable is now sold as "gigaware"chicksdigwagons wrote:I've been using a Radio Shack brand "USB SERIAL CABLE" with good luck and no problems on several machines and close to a dozen different megasquirts.
It was expensive, but availible.
I use this adapter as well. The drivers can be found at teh following radio shack site:
http://support.radioshack.com/soft.htm
or from product support at:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... e=Gigaware
http://www.radioshack.com/graphics/uc/r ... 600949.exe
depending what part no you have. i've used both with the beige radio shack branded one and the black gigaware branded one.
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I bought a FTDI adapter directly from FTDI's website after having lousy luck with the (VERY cheap) prolific devices that I'd gotten ahold of.
I've had no issues so far, in a year of use off and on, and had one of my IT server admin friends decide to buy two of the same adapter after having played with mine for a bit.
FTDI Chip web store ==> http://apple.clickandbuild.com/cnb/shop ... egoryID=84
The seem to intend these as product proof devices (no labels or markings) for developers to base larger purchases on, but they work very well as they are.
I've had no issues so far, in a year of use off and on, and had one of my IT server admin friends decide to buy two of the same adapter after having played with mine for a bit.
FTDI Chip web store ==> http://apple.clickandbuild.com/cnb/shop ... egoryID=84
The seem to intend these as product proof devices (no labels or markings) for developers to base larger purchases on, but they work very well as they are.
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Didn't see this one in any of the previous posts: http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-Serial-C ... 500&sr=8-1
It uses the Prolific chip also, been using it for some time now and it works flawlessly.
It uses the Prolific chip also, been using it for some time now and it works flawlessly.
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This one from Radio Shack has been working good for me on various 232 devices (including MS) and I am running XP. There is free "ship to store" and runs $19.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=3584699
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=3584699
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I got one of those Prolific no brand ones for cheap.
I can make it kind of work in Windows XP (can't update to MSExtra fully, for example. It produces an error that cannot verify one block or something, but works perfectly is I use the Serial cable), but can't get it to work in Windows 7 64bit.
At the moment, this laptop has serial connection, but the next i'm having (company hardware) will not... So, looks like I'm fahooked.
I can make it kind of work in Windows XP (can't update to MSExtra fully, for example. It produces an error that cannot verify one block or something, but works perfectly is I use the Serial cable), but can't get it to work in Windows 7 64bit.
At the moment, this laptop has serial connection, but the next i'm having (company hardware) will not... So, looks like I'm fahooked.
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Re: USB-serial adapter compatability list
Micro Connectors Inc. dual USB<>serial #E07-162 works well.
Shows up as a "Moschip 7840/7820 USB Serial Driver converter" idVendor=9710, idProduct=7840
Not on sale, $19.98 at Frys, $49.95 at Microcenter, but they price matched. (Both are local here)
Available online in the $20-30 range from many sources.'
Y cable, each leg about 1 foot. Worked fine w/6' extension (all testing done w/extension and blinkylight diag box)
Shows up under Linux as 4 ports, ttyUSB0 and ttyUSB2 work.
Apparently has been supported from kernel 2.4 series, and is part of the std kernel since dirt was new.
Windows: Comes with drivers for win7>win98.
Tested w/TS and flashing FW, under Linux and WinXP Pro SP3 zero issues.
Played with a few of the many driver settings under XP---works best at default on MS2.
Shows up as a "Moschip 7840/7820 USB Serial Driver converter" idVendor=9710, idProduct=7840
Not on sale, $19.98 at Frys, $49.95 at Microcenter, but they price matched. (Both are local here)
Available online in the $20-30 range from many sources.'
Y cable, each leg about 1 foot. Worked fine w/6' extension (all testing done w/extension and blinkylight diag box)
Shows up under Linux as 4 ports, ttyUSB0 and ttyUSB2 work.
Apparently has been supported from kernel 2.4 series, and is part of the std kernel since dirt was new.
Windows: Comes with drivers for win7>win98.
Tested w/TS and flashing FW, under Linux and WinXP Pro SP3 zero issues.
Played with a few of the many driver settings under XP---works best at default on MS2.
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The previous cable I couldn't make it work, but I bought a new one, and IT WORKS!!!
It works on Win7 64bit, perfectly!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT
And it's dirt cheap!!!
Cheers!
It works on Win7 64bit, perfectly!!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWNX:IT
And it's dirt cheap!!!
Cheers!
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I'm using a Sitecom CN 104 USB (NL) to serial cable.
Works just fine for 15euro
Works just fine for 15euro
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for USB adapters based on prolific 2303 chipset for windows vista and 7 You have to install drivers manually and have to chek if they are for win 7. do not let windows upgrade them, and do not let windows to connect to windows update site to install the drivers for the first time, cause there are simply broken and won't work. i have such thing with my expresscard com adapter, but it is same with these usb based... if such drivers were once installed on the system You have to format Your hard drive or restore Your system before You made the installation and pay attention with next installation.removing the drivers even hand made won't work, windows always will use these from windows update. i know it,. because i had to format my windows and make everything from the beginning, because my windows installed drivers from WU server.
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Omron CS1W-CIF31 (original Omron not the chinese faulty copies that are beeing sold over the internet)
Works very well under win XP Pro 32bits.
150Eur or so... expensive I know.
Works very well under win XP Pro 32bits.
150Eur or so... expensive I know.
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now i use prolific (pl2303 based) usb adapter pluged into db9 socket... i gave 2 euro chinese sh*t, but works perfectly... no problem
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+1 on the gigaware adapter. no problems on a windows 7 starter netbook.
before MS i used two adapters on a SplitSecond ECU piggyback, and an innovate LC-1. ran on a windows XP home laptop, and a Vista home laptop without issues.
before MS i used two adapters on a SplitSecond ECU piggyback, and an innovate LC-1. ran on a windows XP home laptop, and a Vista home laptop without issues.
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In my opinion this is one of the best cable you can buy, the driver creates a virtual COM port, so surely it will work with any software you may need. the ones based on FT232RL or FT232RQ chip can be configured by software (not needed here) so it will be usable on almost anything you need.Hey_Allen wrote:I bought a FTDI adapter directly from FTDI's website after having lousy luck with the (VERY cheap) prolific devices that I'd gotten ahold of.
I've had no issues so far, in a year of use off and on, and had one of my IT server admin friends decide to buy two of the same adapter after having played with mine for a bit.
FTDI Chip web store ==> http://apple.clickandbuild.com/cnb/shop ... egoryID=84
The seem to intend these as product proof devices (no labels or markings) for developers to base larger purchases on, but they work very well as they are.
I buy one US232R-100 directly from the FTDI shop, it looks great and a good construction quality, very far from any chineese version and a good price.
This is my opinion, i have nothing to do with FTDI, just my opinion because it's a good product
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Very happy with my FTDI232 unit, works in win7 x64
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