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07-22-2008, 02:14 AM
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Re: lc-1
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
T20>all other laptops except for my T61 - with the exception of when I have to use a serial connection.
The T61 with ATEN, Radio Slack (Gigaware), and Belkin USB<->Serial cables works great on AEM EMS and Megasquirt. It telnets into UTEC correctly and allows me to do keystroke changes, but if I load maps or parameters via Transmit File is fail fail fails. Microtech LT-10 I have to unplug the USB side of the cable every time the ignition is switched off or else I can't reconnect. Bigstuff3, no go. With Hydra Nemesis... nevermind, Nemesis doesn't work correctly because it's a piece of ----. I have variable success with LM-1/LC-1, JAW, etc, other DB9 connections.
My T20 handles everything except for the Nemesis, but only idiots buy those anyway so who gives a ----.
The T61 with ATEN, Radio Slack (Gigaware), and Belkin USB<->Serial cables works great on AEM EMS and Megasquirt. It telnets into UTEC correctly and allows me to do keystroke changes, but if I load maps or parameters via Transmit File is fail fail fails. Microtech LT-10 I have to unplug the USB side of the cable every time the ignition is switched off or else I can't reconnect. Bigstuff3, no go. With Hydra Nemesis... nevermind, Nemesis doesn't work correctly because it's a piece of ----. I have variable success with LM-1/LC-1, JAW, etc, other DB9 connections.
My T20 handles everything except for the Nemesis, but only idiots buy those anyway so who gives a ----.
The Thinkpad needs a new battery though. 20 minutes isn't really enough time to get much accomplished. I have an inverter to run it off of for the time being.
After wasting money on a cheapo charger, I am afraid to waste money on a cheap battery for it. IBM/Lenovo wants a pretty penny for one of their batteries.
07-22-2008, 02:26 AM
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Re: lc-1
ebay........for another cheap OEM used battery
when is the last time you cycle the battery?
when I first got this T42p is was only good for 36 Wh out of a rated 71 Wh, only had 20 cycles on a three year old battery. I've put 4 cycles on it and it is now at 58 Wh.
Also might wanna look into Notebook Hardware Control program that Blundar suggested, lowers the CPU voltage which cuts the heat down and the heat wasted.
When I first got this laptop it wouldn't last 1
5 surfing wireless with a full charge. I unplugged from the charger 2:15 ago, still have 48% battery left, 1
0 time, running at under 17 watts right now.
when is the last time you cycle the battery?
when I first got this T42p is was only good for 36 Wh out of a rated 71 Wh, only had 20 cycles on a three year old battery. I've put 4 cycles on it and it is now at 58 Wh.
Also might wanna look into Notebook Hardware Control program that Blundar suggested, lowers the CPU voltage which cuts the heat down and the heat wasted.
When I first got this laptop it wouldn't last 1
5 surfing wireless with a full charge. I unplugged from the charger 2:15 ago, still have 48% battery left, 10 time, running at under 17 watts right now.
07-23-2008, 12:32 AM
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Re: lc-1
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
Are you using a computer with a serial port, or are you using a laptop with a USB to serial ------- failure converter? If the latter, do you understand where I am going with this?
What should I be using? I just full reset it and haven’t fucked with is since works fine at the moment.
07-23-2008, 09:13 PM
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Re: lc-1
Originally Posted by Joseph Davis
What you should do is use a computer that lets you do away with that piece of ---- right there.
? Trying to find a db9 female to a usb is very hard I haven’t found one yet.Can I just make an adapter? The usb looks like its just a 4 pin and the stereo is only two I would just need to know what goes to what. If any one could just grab a volt meter and do some continuity testing I would be very grateful.
07-23-2008, 11:27 PM
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Re: lc-1
Originally Posted by fuse
So find a computer with a db9 input? Trying to find a db9 female to a usb is very hard I haven’t found one yet.
Can I just make an adapter? The usb looks like its just a 4 pin and the stereo is only two I would just need to know what goes to what. If any one could just grab a volt meter and do some continuity testing I would be very grateful.
? Trying to find a db9 female to a usb is very hard I haven’t found one yet.Can I just make an adapter? The usb looks like its just a 4 pin and the stereo is only two I would just need to know what goes to what. If any one could just grab a volt meter and do some continuity testing I would be very grateful.
07-29-2008, 05:21 PM
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Re: lc-1
Originally Posted by dmotoguy
but that ***** gold plated? I dont see how it wouldnt work....
I don’t know I’m just ------- around. Only 12 ways the wires can go I will try them all and let you know how I failed. I am out of options I cant get a new laptop.
The instruction say use a female db9 to a usb thy don’t even recommend the usb converter failure think so all I am really doing is just getting rid of the db9 connections.
I still cant find a female db9 to a usb.
