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Power Commander II compatibility question with USB cable, Will a 9 pin to USB cable work in sending

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  1. dino71

    dino71 New Member

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    I am hoping one of the computer genius's on the board will know how to answer this question. I wanted to use my new lap top that only has USB to send data maps to a PC II. I ordered this cable USB to RS232 /DB 9 Cable - Meritline.com and I hoping that the computer will recognize the PC II. Has anyone else tried this will success or will I have to obtain an ancient laptop with a 9 pin male serial port?
     
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    I use a USB to send data to my PCIII but I suppose it is supposed to work this way. I would imagine that the PCII should be the same but I'm not a computer wizard.

    So this is a bump for a bloody good question!!
     
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    reg71 Poser Staff Member

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    you know my power commander is the old one also and I thought I used something similar, but I can't remember for sure cause I haven't used my current laptop. I used the one before this and it may have had an old serial cable. I tried to look through my desk to see the adapter I used but didn't find it. Let me know what you find out. I do remember downloading the latest software from the dynojet website and some of the features wouldn't work with my PC2...
     
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    "usb" - universal s e r i a l bus
    do a search for usb to 9 pin or RS232 s e r i a l connector
    here's one for you - USB to Serial Adaptr.
    but you should be able to do this with freeware of shareware
    same talk
    Hope this helps
     
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