USB to 9-pin adapter
11-14-2005, 11:50 AM
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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.
11-14-2005, 12:33 PM
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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
11-14-2005, 01:02 PM
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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.
11-17-2005, 12:43 AM
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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!
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11-17-2005, 07:36 AM
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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.
11-18-2005, 03:45 AM
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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?
11-18-2005, 07:24 AM
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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?
11-19-2005, 05:27 AM
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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.
