Delta_Zulu
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Last week I unsuccessfully attempted to upload the latest firmware version 1.06 into a Dynon D100 using the Dynon Support Program V2-4-3.
My laptop is a Dell 6000 Inspiron with Windows XP Media Edition and it does not have a serial port. When the D100 was purchased the USB to Serial Converter kit was also obtained. Downloading and installation of the Dynon Support Program into the laptop was accomplished without a hitch, but when I connected the laptop to the D100 I got a message saying that the device could not be found. :-?
It looked like the required comm port was not connecting to the USB port that I was using. I thought “Hey! No big deal! I have the converter kit software!”
The software did not install, so without any installation documentation provided, I was forced to do it the hard way and I located and read a readme file. I’m sure if you were a computer geek or a system administrator all would be fine. But to me it was totally useless. Being pressed for time, I could not find the required install exe files (as per the readme file), thus I gave up.
Back at home, with more time on my hands I searched the converter software disc for the proper files and tried to figure out how this crappy thing is supposed to install, and here is what I’ve come up with:
1) Using browse in Add/Remove Programs utility, locate and run:
D:\Driver\Hi-Speed USB Datalink & Network Cable V2.0(A)\Setup
2) In the Install Wizard, select “USB Superlink” and keep hitting the “next” option (which is what I like to do) until finish.
3) Again using the Add/Remove Programs utility, locate and run:
D:\Driver\USB TO Serial V1.1(DB-9.DB-25)\Windows\PL-2303 Driver Installer
4) Follow the installshield wizard prompts (keep hitting the next button,) until finished.
5) Connect the USB to Serial adaptor to the laptop and to the D100 Serial connector.
6) Power up the D100.
7) Start the Dynon Support Program.
8) Proceed to download/upload as required.
Please confirm that this is indeed the proper procedure to follow. If it isn’t, please provide the proper instructions for me to use.
Thank you.
DZ
My laptop is a Dell 6000 Inspiron with Windows XP Media Edition and it does not have a serial port. When the D100 was purchased the USB to Serial Converter kit was also obtained. Downloading and installation of the Dynon Support Program into the laptop was accomplished without a hitch, but when I connected the laptop to the D100 I got a message saying that the device could not be found. :-?
It looked like the required comm port was not connecting to the USB port that I was using. I thought “Hey! No big deal! I have the converter kit software!”
The software did not install, so without any installation documentation provided, I was forced to do it the hard way and I located and read a readme file. I’m sure if you were a computer geek or a system administrator all would be fine. But to me it was totally useless. Being pressed for time, I could not find the required install exe files (as per the readme file), thus I gave up.
Back at home, with more time on my hands I searched the converter software disc for the proper files and tried to figure out how this crappy thing is supposed to install, and here is what I’ve come up with:
1) Using browse in Add/Remove Programs utility, locate and run:
D:\Driver\Hi-Speed USB Datalink & Network Cable V2.0(A)\Setup
2) In the Install Wizard, select “USB Superlink” and keep hitting the “next” option (which is what I like to do) until finish.
3) Again using the Add/Remove Programs utility, locate and run:
D:\Driver\USB TO Serial V1.1(DB-9.DB-25)\Windows\PL-2303 Driver Installer
4) Follow the installshield wizard prompts (keep hitting the next button,) until finished.
5) Connect the USB to Serial adaptor to the laptop and to the D100 Serial connector.
6) Power up the D100.
7) Start the Dynon Support Program.
8) Proceed to download/upload as required.
Please confirm that this is indeed the proper procedure to follow. If it isn’t, please provide the proper instructions for me to use.
Thank you.
DZ