m5 programming problem

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m5 programming problem

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My computer is not reading my minitor 5. I have tried everything. HELP!
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(obligatory) including another Min5 in the same cradle w/ the software? What does it say?
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yes and serial communication, data transm error
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Post by tvsjr »

jmr3865 wrote:yes and serial communication, data transm error
Using a USB-serial adapter?
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nope, serial all the way.
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Post by tvsjr »

Got the M5 in program mode? If your ears are ringing, then yes.
Got the right com port selected?
Sure the serial cable you're using is straight-through?
Powering the UPI via the wall-wart?
Serial port recognized by Winders?
Using the latest Winders software?

PEBKAC violation?
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Post by jmr3865 »

ALL YES!

whats a PEBKAC violation?
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Post by tvsjr »

jmr3865 wrote:ALL YES!

whats a PEBKAC violation?
Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair - PEBKAC.

A close cousin to the I-D Ten T error.

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Post by wavetar »

tvsjr wrote:
jmr3865 wrote:ALL YES!

whats a PEBKAC violation?
Problem Exists Between Keyboard And Chair - PEBKAC.

A close cousin to the I-D Ten T error.

:P
Also known as a 'skinware' issue...
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Post by tvsjr »

wavetar wrote:Also known as a 'skinware' issue...
Don't forget NLOC error... nut loose on controls.
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It's definately a wetware problem...

Wetware being the moist grey stuff in your head.
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