So, I got my newe Xede all installed with no trouble...now i want to upload a map to it! The trouble is, I cant seem to connect to it. I hook up my serial cable to theXede & my laptop, turn on the ignition, launch Xmap (tried XUpdate too) andit wont connect. Pressing the "connect to Xede"button result in a loud beep, and thats about it.
The serial port on comm one I know is working...anything else I plug into it works just fine, but not Xede. Help!

TIA!

 

in xmap, did you choose what port you wanted??

 

yeah, com 1

 

try all the ports until it works.

 

tried that....and got a "that port is in use" error for all but com 1

 

hmm, wierd. i don't know then man, i use a usb

 

that my next step...go and get myself a USB to serial adaptor!

 

they are kinda expensive. id call vishnu tomorrow until they answer. see what they say

 

Make sure you do not have any other program opening com1.

 

Nope, windows would tell me if there was. Com 1 is open & ready for business!

 

Ok, I finally got around to dealing with this again. I went out and picked up a serial to USB adaptor for $15. It worked like a charm.

 

Thanks for the update which brand USB??

 

$15 bucks? DANG. where at? only ones i saw were like $40.

 

Fry's Electronics. Airlink brand:

http://www.outpost.com/product/40712...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG