USB to 9-pin adapter
USB to 9-pin adapter Can anyone tell me if they have had any luck with a USB to 9-pin adapter? More specifically, if anyone has had any luck with an adapter using HPTuners? I find it frustrating that they still use the 9-pin configuration for HPTuners....new computers do not even come standard with 9-pins anymore.
TECH Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 7,036
Likes: 1
From: Lake Zurich, IL
keyspan is the one that is recommended
I've used an adapter for my HPT since day one (I have an actual serial port, but I use that for my LM-1) (I don't use keyspan, I use a real cheap adapter, but not sure how it will work for everyone.. has worked fine for me for the past year)
Stay away from Belkin and Radioshack adapters... Keyspan is the one i'd get
I've used an adapter for my HPT since day one (I have an actual serial port, but I use that for my LM-1) (I don't use keyspan, I use a real cheap adapter, but not sure how it will work for everyone.. has worked fine for me for the past year)
Stay away from Belkin and Radioshack adapters... Keyspan is the one i'd get
i would ONLY reccomend the keyspan adapter... i tried a couple other ones and had problems.
interestingly enough, i write software for handheld computers for a living, and we were having this horrific problem with data transfer between the PC and the handheld.. and we were using other name brand serial to USB adapters..
after my HPtuners adapter problem, and seeing how the keyspan adapter fixed it, i tried it at work.. solved everything... they're now the ONLY adapter we use at work too. lol.
interestingly enough, i write software for handheld computers for a living, and we were having this horrific problem with data transfer between the PC and the handheld.. and we were using other name brand serial to USB adapters..
after my HPtuners adapter problem, and seeing how the keyspan adapter fixed it, i tried it at work.. solved everything... they're now the ONLY adapter we use at work too. lol.
I have been using an adapter from sewell. I've never had any problems whatsoever with it and I've used it on hptuners from day 1. It was only like $17 or so too!
usb adaptor
usb adaptor
I have been using one made by ATEN
bought it at a micro-center
I think I have also seen them at comp-usa
I bought mine cause I needed it for controlling Audio Loudspeaker Processors and Control Systems...just happens to work great with my HP Tuners and my LC1
bought it at a micro-center
I think I have also seen them at comp-usa
I bought mine cause I needed it for controlling Audio Loudspeaker Processors and Control Systems...just happens to work great with my HP Tuners and my LC1
Trending Topics
I've been using one for a year or two that doesn't even have a brand name listed on it. 
Never had a problem with it. I paid around $20 at a local computer joint called the Computer Deli.
Only problem I've ever had with it was trying to find drivers online for a buddy's computer. A trip back home so I could pick up the drivers CD fixed that problem pretty easily.
Never had a problem with it. I paid around $20 at a local computer joint called the Computer Deli.Only problem I've ever had with it was trying to find drivers online for a buddy's computer. A trip back home so I could pick up the drivers CD fixed that problem pretty easily.
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
Alright. I have come to the conclusion after reading this thread that it doesent really matter the type of adapter, because it is obvious that many different types work.
But here is my next question: did you guys install any drivers to make the adapter work? Im assuming these adapters come with software?
But here is my next question: did you guys install any drivers to make the adapter work? Im assuming these adapters come with software?
Originally Posted by 00Z28SS
Alright. I have come to the conclusion after reading this thread that it doesent really matter the type of adapter, because it is obvious that many different types work.
But here is my next question: did you guys install any drivers to make the adapter work? Im assuming these adapters come with software?
But here is my next question: did you guys install any drivers to make the adapter work? Im assuming these adapters come with software?
I have the one from Radio Shack. Use it on my laptop. It gives me a lot of connection problems. Have to reload the driver from time to time. Other times I'll loose communication with I'm logging or just looking at the PIDs. It will disconnect for no apparent reason. Have to reboot when this happens. B&B electronics where I bought my AutoTap says they have one that they will guarantee to stay connected, but it costs $79.
