Shooter63
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| posted on 17/10/17 at 05:46 AM |
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Lap top with serial port
As the heading I'm looking for the above for the obvious reasons, I would prefer running Windows 7 , as it's going down the workshop
external condition not important.
Shooter
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ElmrPhD
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| posted on 17/10/17 at 07:05 AM |
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Not sure if it would suit your needs, but you are aware that you can get a USB-to-serial-port adapter(cable), right? That's what I had to do in
order for my laptop to com' with both my Race-Technology Dash2 and my Omex 710. Just an option to consider.
Good luck.
Steve, in the NLs (who will be taking the MNR to the tuner later today - woohoo!)
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nick205
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| posted on 17/10/17 at 07:47 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ElmrPhD
Not sure if it would suit your needs, but you are aware that you can get a USB-to-serial-port adapter(cable), right? That's what I had to do in
order for my laptop to com' with both my Race-Technology Dash2 and my Omex 710. Just an option to consider.
Good luck.
Steve, in the NLs (who will be taking the MNR to the tuner later today - woohoo!)
One of our engineers at work uses the same to connect an older RS232 device to his up-to-date laptops USB port. Works fine for him and saved him a
lot of grief trying to find a laptop with a serial port.
On the subject of buying laptops I've used Laptops Direct for both work and home. No connection to me, but good service, products and
prices...
https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/
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stevebubs
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| posted on 17/10/17 at 09:44 AM |
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You can also get Bluetooth serial adapters.... avoids having to run wires and balance laptop in difficult places...
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Ugg10
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| posted on 17/10/17 at 10:42 AM |
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USB>Serial adaptors work well but there are two (at least) different chip sets. IIRC the Emerald K3 ecu was only compatible with one of them so may
be worth checking to see if the kit you are connecting to has a preference.
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rodgling
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| posted on 17/10/17 at 02:02 PM |
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The USB-serial adapters with FTDI chips usually work well for connecting to ECUs etc.
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jossey
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| posted on 17/10/17 at 04:44 PM |
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I have a few USB to serial cables all work fine all cost a few quid off eBay
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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Shooter63
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| posted on 17/10/17 at 05:52 PM |
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Yup got a connector but I need a laptop down the workshop so I might as well get one with a serial port.
Shooter
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flak monkey
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| posted on 19/10/17 at 06:59 PM |
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I have a Dell one here with a new battery in it, decent spec... 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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Shooter63
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| posted on 19/10/17 at 10:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
I have a Dell one here with a new battery in it, decent spec...
What sort of money are you looking For?
Shooter
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flak monkey
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| posted on 20/10/17 at 11:22 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Shooter63
quote:
Originally posted by flak monkey
I have a Dell one here with a new battery in it, decent spec...
What sort of money are you looking For?
Shooter
£75 posted
It's a half decent spec, clean windows 7 on it.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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