problem downloading

Ed Wright · 09-12-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWhis

USB to serial port converters have always been real touchy. I don't know why they just wouldn't make it USB to USB?

I agree. Make the stuff USB from the beginning. Everything has USB ports.

Gauge guy · 09-13-2011, 10:13 AM

We are in the process of redesigning the Ultimate tachs & the they will feature a USB download.

Marc Erickson
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Dave1695 · 09-13-2011, 12:28 PM

Gauge Guy, will we be able to send our old tach in for an update?

Gauge guy · 09-13-2011, 12:54 PM

The new Ultimate will be a whole new design, unfortunately the older tachs will not be able to be updated.

daninline · 09-13-2011, 10:58 PM

You might have to go into the device manager on the laptop and adjust the port settings for the usb to serial port adapter.

what USB adapter did you get might be able to help you out...

Also you can look to see if there is a docking station/Port Replicator avalible for the laptop with a serial port on it.

or even this http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...=baynoteSearch
Dan

Dave1695 · 09-15-2011, 12:37 PM

Thanks for all the help/suggestions gentlemen; I'm still working on this problem and will let you know what the solution was.

dean ribeiro · 09-20-2011, 11:29 PM

Ed:
you are absolutely correct. With the newer ECM's I have been repeatedly been told older laptops are better! With my Bigstuff program I use a Radioshack converter and have experienced no problems downloading from the Big stuff Logger. It sounds like the playback tachs may like the older software as well?

Dean

Dave1695 · 09-30-2011, 12:22 PM

Just a quick update on my dilemma, had a computer expert check out my new lap top and it is working correctly (Window 7). Also down loaded tach program from web site and still no go. Next step, down load Window XP and give it a try. I know some of you recommended using the old program but I have the new 7 program and thought it would work, guess I was wrong. Thanks again for all the suggestions, will keep you posted.

Dave1695 · 10-26-2011, 05:11 PM

Here's what I've accomplished so far; borrowed an old laptop with XP, was able to down load but took long time and when I viewed information, it appeared compressed and un-useable. stay tune, further updates to follow.

09-13-2011, 10:13 AM	#2
Gauge guy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: problem downloading We are in the process of redesigning the Ultimate tachs & the they will feature a USB download. Marc Erickson Auto Meter Products

09-13-2011, 12:28 PM	#3
Dave1695 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: problem downloading Gauge Guy, will we be able to send our old tach in for an update?

09-13-2011, 12:54 PM	#4
Gauge guy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: problem downloading The new Ultimate will be a whole new design, unfortunately the older tachs will not be able to be updated.

09-13-2011, 10:58 PM	#5
daninline Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: problem downloading You might have to go into the device manager on the laptop and adjust the port settings for the usb to serial port adapter. what USB adapter did you get might be able to help you out... Also you can look to see if there is a docking station/Port Replicator avalible for the laptop with a serial port on it. or even this http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...=baynoteSearch Dan

09-15-2011, 12:37 PM	#6
Dave1695 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: problem downloading Thanks for all the help/suggestions gentlemen; I'm still working on this problem and will let you know what the solution was.

09-20-2011, 11:29 PM	#7
dean ribeiro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: candia, nh Posts: 520 Likes: 58 Liked 238 Times in 78 Posts	Re: problem downloading Ed: you are absolutely correct. With the newer ECM's I have been repeatedly been told older laptops are better! With my Bigstuff program I use a Radioshack converter and have experienced no problems downloading from the Big stuff Logger. It sounds like the playback tachs may like the older software as well? Dean

09-30-2011, 12:22 PM	#8
Dave1695 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: problem downloading Just a quick update on my dilemma, had a computer expert check out my new lap top and it is working correctly (Window 7). Also down loaded tach program from web site and still no go. Next step, down load Window XP and give it a try. I know some of you recommended using the old program but I have the new 7 program and thought it would work, guess I was wrong. Thanks again for all the suggestions, will keep you posted.

10-26-2011, 05:11 PM	#9
Dave1695 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: problem downloading Here's what I've accomplished so far; borrowed an old laptop with XP, was able to down load but took long time and when I viewed information, it appeared compressed and un-useable. stay tune, further updates to follow.

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