Serial cable problem

[pommie02]

i have found the port checker...it doesnt seem to like my laptop, even if i jumer out pins 2 and 3 it still says no connection

[efahl]

The port checker is looking specifically for MegaSquirt responses, so if you don't have one connected and running, it will say there's nothing there.

Eric

[pommie02]

after searching he forum and looking at other peoples problems, I have tested my laptop using microsofts hyper terminal. the results were strange...i am using a serial card adapter, which is port 7. this does not respond at all. but if i try port 3 i am able to type a letter...but it does not echo back !
the only other port i have is the printer port...15 pin female housing, i assume this is port 3.
can the printer port be used for microsquirt ?...if so what connections do i use.
I need a plan B...maybe i need to find a laptop with a serial port installed

[Matt Cramer]

You may need to re-install the driver; it sounds like an issue with the USB adapter now.

[pommie02]

I did that yesterday...the drivers updated, but still no good.
i have ordered another card...hopefully this one will work

[pommie02]

It finally works..
i have made up a new com cable and borrowed a mates old Think pad...
it took about an hour to get the serial port setting sorted out...but now i have a working microsquirt.
Now the fun begins