SN10b NDB update

[John Ferguson[_2_]]

Hi,

Wonder if anyone can help ... I'm trying to update my SN10b software and
turnpoints file.

I'm using windows 10 with a usb to serial converter (prolific chipset).

I managed to update the SN10b to 2.46 using the above, then I started on
the turnpoint file. I erased #2 in order to load the new file but now can't
get HL32 to connect to the SN10.

I'm wondering if there is a new method to load the TPs with v2.46 as the
screens are a little different.

Just in case the usb converter has gone I've ordered a new ftdi chipset usb
converter.

If anyone can help with the the correct update procedure that'd be really
great.

Thanks in advance.

[Dave Nadler]

On Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 6:30:06 PM UTC-4, John Ferguson wrote:
> I've ordered a new ftdi chipset usb converter.

Most likely the FTDI converter will work fine (unless its an
unfortunate crap clone). The driver use by software load and
HL32 are slightly different, and we've seen numerous cases
where only one of the two work with some converters/drivers.

Let us know how it goes,
Thanks,
Best Regards, Dave

PS: This is why I made the SN10-USB adapter, so you can just
use a memory stick (avoiding endless Winbloze issues)...

[John Ferguson[_2_]]

New USB adapter arrived and loaded the NDB first time, no problems at all.
Just in case this is the adapter I bought, I'm running Windows 10 latest
version.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07LG7CLN3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for your advice.

John




At 01:37 15 March 2020, Dave Nadler wrote:
>On Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 6:30:06 PM UTC-4, John Ferguson wrote:
>> I've ordered a new ftdi chipset usb converter.
>
>Most likely the FTDI converter will work fine (unless its an
>unfortunate crap clone). The driver use by software load and
>HL32 are slightly different, and we've seen numerous cases
>where only one of the two work with some converters/drivers.
>
>Let us know how it goes,
>Thanks,
>Best Regards, Dave
>
>PS: This is why I made the SN10-USB adapter, so you can just
>use a memory stick (avoiding endless Winbloze issues)...
>

[Dave Nadler]

On Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 1:15:06 PM UTC-4, John Ferguson wrote:
> ...Thanks for your advice.

No problem! Enjoy,
Best Regards, Dave "YO"

PS: We're having a blast at the Seniors:
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