dontsendbubbamail
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Need some help on what to try next.
I have tried both versions of Parameter Designer with the same results. As seen in the first picture of the older program, I get the message of "Transmit Started", but get no activity on the progress bar. Does this mean the software is working?
My programming cable is wired based on the second picture. It doesn't say if TX and RX are labeled from the controller or the programming cable perspective, so I have tried TX to TX, RX to RX, and TX to RX, RX to TX .
My programming cable has switches on both ground and 5V, so that I could try both (3.1 or 3.2) way of getting the controller to accept programming. Both of the 5V pins are wired to receive power.
My Praogramming Procedure
1. All power to the controller is disconnected.
2. Click on the Start Transmit button in Parameter Designer. You get the message "Transmit Started" but nothing will happen, yet.
3. Apply power through the usb connector using one of these methods.
3.1. Apply 5V on the power wire of the data cable and hold it closed.
3.2. Apply 5V on the power wire of the data cable and hold it closed. Momentary lift the ground. This was Methods way of getting the newer boards to program.
4. Watch the progress bar and the new parameters are flashed into the controller - this only takes a few seconds.
5. Remove the 5V - you have programmed your controller! ( I wish)
I have tried both versions of Parameter Designer with the same results. As seen in the first picture of the older program, I get the message of "Transmit Started", but get no activity on the progress bar. Does this mean the software is working?
My programming cable is wired based on the second picture. It doesn't say if TX and RX are labeled from the controller or the programming cable perspective, so I have tried TX to TX, RX to RX, and TX to RX, RX to TX .
My programming cable has switches on both ground and 5V, so that I could try both (3.1 or 3.2) way of getting the controller to accept programming. Both of the 5V pins are wired to receive power.
My Praogramming Procedure
1. All power to the controller is disconnected.
2. Click on the Start Transmit button in Parameter Designer. You get the message "Transmit Started" but nothing will happen, yet.
3. Apply power through the usb connector using one of these methods.
3.1. Apply 5V on the power wire of the data cable and hold it closed.
3.2. Apply 5V on the power wire of the data cable and hold it closed. Momentary lift the ground. This was Methods way of getting the newer boards to program.
4. Watch the progress bar and the new parameters are flashed into the controller - this only takes a few seconds.
5. Remove the 5V - you have programmed your controller! ( I wish)