APD Communicator

decompression_man · 20th December 2005, 11:34

Thanks for all the replys, I tried it on my mates Dell laptop last night, and it worked a treat

so cut and pasted dives into my laptop.

Graham, I know this is probably a stupid question but did you turn the YBOD on at the hand set and get "PC Link" up on the display?

Leon

dave t · 20th December 2005, 18:58

I have had the same problem, works on one pc but not on another. I think its something to do with the way the usb ports are managed and the amount of power the pc alocates to the ports. I have a speed camera detector that can be updated via usb and have the same problems with that, works on one pc but not the other

best

Dave

grahamsp · 21st December 2005, 04:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by decompression_man)

Graham, I know this is probably a stupid question but did you turn the YBOD on at the hand set and get "PC Link" up on the display?

Leon

Yup, sure did so at least the YBOD knew it was connected.

Re Dave's comment. I think he's right; the problem is one of inadequate power being delivered from the USB port to the serial device. When I was setting up my Vytec, only one out of three USB-Serial converters I tried actually worked; the Apple shop technowiz said it was probably due to the serial portion needing more juice than it was getting from the Mac. Technical standards anyone?????

But who cares? This morning's dive (#3 on my new Evolution) on one of the wrecks off Sydney's northern beaches was a ball-tearer. Calm sea, sunny day, warm water, good viz, 38 minutes @ 45 - 47 metres with a total dive time of 84 minutes. Bliss

Graham

20th December 2005, 11:34	#11 (permalink)
decompression_man New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Swansea, South Wales Posts: 25	Re: APD Communicator Thanks for all the replys, I tried it on my mates Dell laptop last night, and it worked a treat so cut and pasted dives into my laptop. Graham, I know this is probably a stupid question but did you turn the YBOD on at the hand set and get "PC Link" up on the display? Leon
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20th December 2005, 18:58	#12 (permalink)
dave t RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 659	Re: APD Communicator I have had the same problem, works on one pc but not on another. I think its something to do with the way the usb ports are managed and the amount of power the pc alocates to the ports. I have a speed camera detector that can be updated via usb and have the same problems with that, works on one pc but not the other best Dave
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21st December 2005, 04:18	#13 (permalink)
grahamsp New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 117	Re: APD Communicator Quote: (Originally Posted by decompression_man) Graham, I know this is probably a stupid question but did you turn the YBOD on at the hand set and get "PC Link" up on the display? Leon Yup, sure did so at least the YBOD knew it was connected. Re Dave's comment. I think he's right; the problem is one of inadequate power being delivered from the USB port to the serial device. When I was setting up my Vytec, only one out of three USB-Serial converters I tried actually worked; the Apple shop technowiz said it was probably due to the serial portion needing more juice than it was getting from the Mac. Technical standards anyone????? But who cares? This morning's dive (#3 on my new Evolution) on one of the wrecks off Sydney's northern beaches was a ball-tearer. Calm sea, sunny day, warm water, good viz, 38 minutes @ 45 - 47 metres with a total dive time of 84 minutes. Bliss Graham
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