PGDT Serial interface cable ...USB Alternative :D

[Seajays]

Ok. Now what

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[2senile]

You need to change the Com port to a number below 9. ( I think)
Been a while since I've done that on my PC so I'll look into it now & might be able to post step-by-step instructions shortly. (I think)

[gologen]

Connect your device to wheelchair, turn power ON and push "Open" button in USBCANv2.0

[2senile]

Might be a while. I have a serial port (Com) header on my Motherboard but the lead is in a box ...... & I'm stuck here. Have to wait for Wifey to get home.
Should be able to get back to you on this within two hours.

[gologen]

If you want to change port number see last picture
http://www.wheelchairdriver.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1965&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=216

[2senile]

Found a step by step guide on the web.

http://www.sealevel.com/support/article ... nager.html

Aaaargh! beat me to it gologen.

EDIT: & I just realised; I didn't need to attach anything to the header. Just enable it in the BIOS.

[Seajays]

I changed to Com 1, Now it has no Com in USBCAN

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[gologen]

Restart USBCANv2.0 (close and open again). Choose Com port 1 from drop down menu

[Seajays]

Restart computer and program, shows Com 1

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[gologen]

click "Open"

[Seajays]

Do you want it plugged into the controller then click open... Sorry to be so dumb !

[woodygb]

y gologen on Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:46 pm

Connect your device to wheelchair, turn power ON and push "Open" button in USBCANv2.0

[Seajays]

OK, this is what I get, it goes up 9999 and then starts over again. just keeps going.

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[woodygb]

Hopefully Gologen will explain what your seeing.

Have you tried .... ( with the USBCAN Ver2 prog closed ) ..running the Curtis 1314 software?

Same sort of procedure ..... lead plugged in to chair ... chair turned ON...START 1314 prog .. pick COM1 ...click connect .... see what messages the prog gives you.

[gologen]

I' m not sure, why only one device in the system - ID 741. May be only controller connected.
I had different devices was "talking" over CAN-bus. Probably controller was testing every device in the system: joystic, switches, light bulbs, etc.

[woodygb]

Forgot to say pick SLAVE from the options..

Same sort of procedure ... lead plugged in to chair ... chair turned ON..START 1314 prog .. pick COM1..pick mc2-slave..click connect .... see what messages the prog gives you.

[Seajays]

This is what I get in Curtis

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[gologen]

Not Serial.

MC-2 Slave

[Seajays]

After MC-2 Slave

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[gologen]

I had same with my device.
Different API library

[Seajays]

So now what to try?

[gologen]

Sorry. I don't know.

My dll file will not help you. Different API libraries

[Seajays]

Well I guess we can assume this USBCAN will not work. Probably will have to go with the same one you have plus your Dill.

[gologen]

If you want to buy same device i will send you my dll. But you can search for original I+MeA device (say NetPorty).

[Seajays]

This one or the one that Woody posted.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-CAN-USB-CAN ... 062wt_1141

[gologen]

This is same i have

[Seajays]

Gologen, I will buy the same device. Please send me your Dll, much appreciated.
Email... natt2@telus.net

[gologen]

OK.
I will send when get home

[gologen]

Today I tested my USB-CAN device in Windows 7(64). When i connected USB-CAN to USB port Windows found and installed usb-serial driver automaticaly. I run program 1314 PCPS with no problem.
So: 1314 PCPS + my dll + USB-CAN can work in Windows 7(64).

I want to post my dll file on this forum. May be it can help somebody.

So if you have or planning to buy this device

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You can use this file to get connection 1314 PCPS to curtis controllers with CAN-bus.

Name of this file is LXN4py2s.dll. You should unzip and copy this file to program's folder (C:\Program Files\1314-4401 PC PROGRAMMING STATION\) and change original LXN4py2s.dll (NetPorty driver).
Next. You should copy file QM_USB.dll (USB-CAN driver) to same folder. You get this file from seller when you purchase USB-CAN device.

Other steps to get connection to controller you can find here:
http://www.wheelchairdriver.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1965&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=216

Before you start download please read:

1. My dll doesn't use all functions of original NetPorty. Just only functions used by 1314 PCPS. So. It is not full analog of NetPorty and cann't be used in other applications.
2.File was tested in Vista (32) and Windows 7(64) only. I guess, it should work in other Windows, but i didn't test. Who will test please post results.
3. I wrote this file for my own needs and i didn't use the protection from misuse (with other devices and without devices it can give crash of program). I got needed results and i stop work on this project.
4. And last one: You use this file AT YOUR OWN RISK

If you read and agree, please download and use it free:

LXN4py2s.zip

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If somebody will be interested in my dll for improving or for make his own dll i can send original code of my dll file (It was written in Delphi 7).

[DaBigMan]

Why would something like this not work? Or am I totally lost?

Bobby