serial bus port

[jlghertner]

I am now programming my EFIS-D10 (built a Glasair, so everything I own is a generation old!) and have no serial ports on any available computer. I am using my son's old HP and tried to use a parallel to serial adapter but the computer can't see the D10. I am told to use a USB to serial adapter and the computer would see it. Is that the way to go with a PC. also, as I am a Mac person, can I assume the same with a Mac running Parallels or Bootcamp?

I need to put in the V speeds then calibrate the compass system. I don't care about updating software, if there is any.

thanks, Lory Ghertner

 

[dynonsupport]

Lory,
USB to Serial is the way to go to update your unit. I can't say I've ever heard of a parallel-serial converter, so there's a good chance that won't work.

Another option is to upgrade to the D10A- the V speeds and compass calibration doesn't require a laptop on the newer units.

Not sure we've ever heard of success or failure on a Mac, but using bootcamp on an Intel Mac and a USB-serial converter should work fine.