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abcleaner · 17-05-08, 03:30 PM

Hi, i reecently bought a Eurovox, however I have since realised that I cannot update firmware or cdf files as I do not have the correct port on my laptop which connects to the null modem cable I have been given.

I have seen a USB to RS232 convertor on Amazon and would like to know if something like this would work.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

cashy3 · 17-05-08, 03:38 PM

I had loads of trouble with the usb adaptor m8, I ended up getting a RS232 Com Port 9 Pins PCMCIA . works a treat. Just my experience m8. got it off fleebay.

fj1200 · 17-05-08, 03:50 PM

I got usb adaptor from Maplins. Worked perfectly. The drivers seem to be the problem with adaptors being a bit hit and miss. Buy from a reputable source and you should'nt have a problem.

abcleaner · 17-05-08, 04:27 PM

Ummm, think i might go for the adaptor, probably save a few bob. Can always send it back if doesnt work. Im not to sure about the PCMCIA card as they seem a bit to expensive for me, funds are limited at the moment

lol.

Thanks all your help and advice

bmwbuzzin · 17-05-08, 04:52 PM

i went to local pc shop today and bought a usb serial adaptor (made by new link) and all worked straight away with no problems.

abcleaner · 17-05-08, 06:08 PM

Thats good to hear, from what i now understand that usb adaptors work fine as long you have the correct drivers. Hopefully should be getting one very soon.

Thanks for all your help.

Fastman · 17-05-08, 06:20 PM

Will use the information in this thread to update my Eurovox box when I receive it next week.

Thanks to all concerned.

temple3 · 17-05-08, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abcleaner

Thats good to hear, from what i now understand that usb adaptors work fine as long you have the correct drivers. Hopefully should be getting one very soon.

Thanks for all your help.

Buy it from Maplins - comes with a driver mini-disc.

fredwinf · 18-05-08, 12:21 PM

i brought 2 adaptors but the first worked so didnt need the second one and in the end the ebayer refunded my money so ive got a free adaptor here if u want it?? ive not opened it and if u want it let me no. goin away for a week tho so gotta be quick? oh also got working drivers.

korn31 · 18-05-08, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temple3

Buy it from Maplins - comes with a driver mini-disc.

Yes i bought this adapter and it works no problem, the adapter works fine with XP or Vista. More expensive then others but it does the job.

17-05-08, 03:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
abcleaner Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	USB TO RS232 Adaptor Hi, i reecently bought a Eurovox, however I have since realised that I cannot update firmware or cdf files as I do not have the correct port on my laptop which connects to the null modem cable I have been given. I have seen a USB to RS232 convertor on Amazon and would like to know if something like this would work. Any help would be greatly appreciated

17-05-08, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
cashy3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Behind You. Posts: 262 Thanks: 16 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Re: USB TO RS232 Adaptor I had loads of trouble with the usb adaptor m8, I ended up getting a RS232 Com Port 9 Pins PCMCIA . works a treat. Just my experience m8. got it off fleebay. __________________ Just because i'm paranoid doesn’t mean no ones after me!

17-05-08, 03:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
fj1200 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Taobh Ó Thuaidh Posts: 376 Thanks: 3 Thanked 62 Times in 55 Posts	Re: USB TO RS232 Adaptor I got usb adaptor from Maplins. Worked perfectly. The drivers seem to be the problem with adaptors being a bit hit and miss. Buy from a reputable source and you should'nt have a problem.

17-05-08, 04:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
abcleaner Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: USB TO RS232 Adaptor Ummm, think i might go for the adaptor, probably save a few bob. Can always send it back if doesnt work. Im not to sure about the PCMCIA card as they seem a bit to expensive for me, funds are limited at the moment lol. Thanks all your help and advice

17-05-08, 04:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
bmwbuzzin Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: USB TO RS232 Adaptor i went to local pc shop today and bought a usb serial adaptor (made by new link) and all worked straight away with no problems. __________________ workin in a car scrap yard is too much fun


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17-05-08, 06:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
abcleaner Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: USB TO RS232 Adaptor Thats good to hear, from what i now understand that usb adaptors work fine as long you have the correct drivers. Hopefully should be getting one very soon. Thanks for all your help.

17-05-08, 06:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fastman Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: USB TO RS232 Adaptor Will use the information in this thread to update my Eurovox box when I receive it next week. Thanks to all concerned.

18-05-08, 12:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
fredwinf Confused Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: staffs Posts: 67 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: USB TO RS232 Adaptor i brought 2 adaptors but the first worked so didnt need the second one and in the end the ebayer refunded my money so ive got a free adaptor here if u want it?? ive not opened it and if u want it let me no. goin away for a week tho so gotta be quick? oh also got working drivers.

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