VEC2 to Laptop

[2001 GTS]

The serial connection on the Vec was already wired into the master port via pin 2,3,4. After loading the Vec software onto the laptop, I hook the serial to USB cable from the Vec to the laptop. Now I can't pick up a conncection. I've tried COM1 through COM5 and nothing picks up. I don't have a card reader but have installed every driver I can find on the CD.

What am I doing wrong to get a direct connection with the VEC???

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Mr Hemi Head]

Steve are you using a serial to USB converter?

 

[Joseph Dell]

you need to figure out which com port the USB to Serial converter is on. go start-->settings-->control panels-->System-->hardware-->device manager and then look at the ports. your USB to Serial should show up w/ a com port #. change it if it is over the #10.

good luck!

JD

 

[2001 GTS]

The only port that comes up is the printer port...am I missing a driver or something??

 

[2001 GTS]

To help a little...the ports on the outside: 2 USB, 1 printer, and 1 9pin serial

I'm trying to go serial(from Vec) to USB

 

[EllowViper]

I'm watching the outcome on this since next week I'll be in the same situation. Tuning software in the mail and new laptop awaiting...

 

[Joseph Dell]

sounds like your USB-to-Serial converter isn't being recognized. when you plug it in, does the computer beep or act like it sees it? if not, that's part of the problem. you may need to install the software for the USB-to-Serial converter...

But this is connectivity-101. find a technical friend to come over and help. or if you get frustrated, call geek squad. Or if in NJ, there is this place called GEM Enterprises that i've used. owner is a viper guy so he is quite helpful.

JD

 

[2001 GTS]

I'm not comp illeterate...thats why this is frustrating

When the USB plugs in, it is recognized but then prompts for the software...but then it picks nothing up off the cd...so then its not recognized

Where can I find the software??

 

[Joseph Dell]

Where can I find the software??

the software vendor! try SETUP from the CD.

 

[2001 GTS]

LOL...I'm kicking myself...the cd was between the cardboard packaging for the cable. Now thats taken care of...next is the encryption code??? I guess I need to call Sean for that?

 

[2001 GTS]

Can't beat the customer support of Roe! I have the encryption code and finally ready to go

Thanks for the help Joseph