interface cable

[chocobot]

i have a problem....my laptop does not have a plug for the interface cable....is there a adapter?help!...choco

[Bullit]

You need a USB to 9 pin serial adapter. There are lots of these out there. They vary in price.
Here is the one that I use and have never had any problems, in fact it works with Windows Vista (although RoboBasic doesn't yet)
http://www.provantage.com/aten-uc232a~7ATEN00T.htm

[chocobot]

thanks...where else can i get one?

[gdubb2]

I got mine at Staples.. It is a Belkin, and works great.

Gary

[Humanoido]

I'm using a KeySpan adapter. It came from a Macintosh computer and now works on an IBM pc. All I did was update the drivers. So if you have an old one laying around, you may be able to use it.

humanoido

[Fritzoid]

One comment from experience.

The Belkin adapter I purchased worked fine for RoboBasic downloads but I was unable to establish a connection in time for a user program download with RoboFlash. After wasting a couple of days diagnosing the problem I went out and got a KeySpan dongle and that works great!

Bottom line is that the Belkin is OK for Basic work but get the KeySpan if you ever plan to program the RN with C or assembler

[chocobot]

Thanks guys,,,,

do i need to bring trhe interface with me to show them?

[Humanoido]

You just need the Keyspan number. You can check their website for more information at

http://www.keyspan.com

The one compatible with P/N: USA-19Qi should work. Thats the part number of the unit I have in operation, - it works great, not only on Robonova - 1 but also for other microcontrollers.

One end plugs into a provided usb cable. the other end plugs into the Robonova - 1 cable, serial end, which then feeds into RN. There is a software driver to install. I'm running IBM PC WIN XP. Drivers can also be downloaded at the Keyspan web site.

humanoido

[chocobot]

i just hope it works with WINDOWS ME

[Gort]

I fell so sorry for you because you still have WINDOWS ME. That is the worst piece of OS that has ever been written. I am surprised that you can program your Robonova with it. Is there anyway that you can upgrade? If you are taking college classes you can get Windows XP for free!

[chocobot]

I KNOW...I MAY HAVE TO GET A NEW LAPTOP,BUT IT WILL COME WITH VISTA...I HEARD IT WILL NOT WORK WITH THE ROBO..

[limor]

i just hope it works with WINDOWS ME

buying 3 humanoids in 2 weeks but using Windows ME ?
you should try and get XP to avoid potential software compatibility problems.

[chocobot]

i just hope it works with WINDOWS ME

buying 3 humanoids in 2 weeks but using Windows ME ?
you should try and get XP to avoid potential software compatibility problems.

IF i got a new laptop...it will have vista on it...how is vista?

[limor]

i just hope it works with WINDOWS ME

buying 3 humanoids in 2 weeks but using Windows ME ?
you should try and get XP to avoid potential software compatibility problems.

IF i got a new laptop...it will have vista on it...how is vista?

Some people reported issues with Vista. The best thing is get an old PC that runs XP. CPU speed is not an issue for these humanoid's software. I just had a look on Ebay and there are offers for pre-installed XP PCs with serial-COM interfaces for under $100 (in the US).

[chocobot]

i just hope it works with WINDOWS ME

buying 3 humanoids in 2 weeks but using Windows ME ?
you should try and get XP to avoid potential software compatibility problems.

IF i got a new laptop...it will have vista on it...how is vista?

Some people reported issues with Vista. The best thing is get an old PC that runs XP. CPU speed is not an issue for these humanoid's software. I just had a look on Ebay and there are offers for pre-installed XP PCs with serial-COM interfaces for under $100 (in the US).

I MIGHT JUST GET A USED LAPTOP WITH XP ON IT..