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| Author: | JMirage [ Wed Mar 10, 2004 10:35 am ] |
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Are you using the software off the site you posted? I have the hotsync cradle, a male plug, then soldered the rest together, just one 10k ohm 1/2 watt resistor, and one diode. I would get a reading every now and again, but it would be wrong, like 18.1 battery, 7900 rpms, but I'd get them just for a second. So you used that same schematic? Arrg. |
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| Author: | JMirage [ Wed Mar 10, 2004 10:40 am ] |
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And if that't the only cable that needs to be made, what's the deal with the schematic on the PDA site? |
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| Author: | JMirage [ Wed Mar 10, 2004 10:43 am ] |
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Can you give me specs on the anode/cathode and resistor you used. Maybe i don't have right ones. |
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| Author: | JMirage [ Wed Mar 10, 2004 11:06 am ] |
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Anypix of you actual cable in progress. I am just major frustrated after buying assembling etc... |
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| Author: | switch [ Wed Mar 10, 2004 5:14 pm ] |
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Ok I am using the software off the mmcd site. The schematics I posted are a simplified version. I have now constructed and tested both cables and both work. The resistor I use is a 10k Ohm 1 Watt 5% carbon film resistor (i see the one youre using is 1/2 a watt) The diode im using is a IN914 Signal diode I will take a pic of my cable tonight when I get home. Mike |
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| Author: | The Ethereal [ Wed Mar 10, 2004 5:24 pm ] |
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Quote: Well im using it and it seems to work fine? and i know of at lest one other person who has been using it for months?
DUH! I assumed you were using that circuitry on a IBM PC style computer! Mike  You're fully right, it WILL work perfectly on a palm! 
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| Author: | switch [ Wed Mar 10, 2004 7:24 pm ] |
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I initially constructed the laptop cable as I didnt have a palm, but it was too bulky tot ake around teh laptop so i bought a palm. So BOTH the Laptop and Palm cables work for me! |
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| Author: | switch [ Thu Mar 11, 2004 3:04 am ] |
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Hey Guys, Here is a pic of my cable (this is the laptop cable) the palm cable is the same but one of the pins is changed. Make sure you get the right pins!!! Mike |
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| Author: | JMirage [ Thu Mar 11, 2004 8:58 pm ] |
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Well, mo fo... I got my cable to work!! YEAH! My third try, I used a larger guage cable. Now it works. I also did my resistor and diode right to the pins like yours is. Now I just have to figure it out so I can tune my S-AFC II with it. All this electronics crap may come in handy when I no longer just use it all as flashing lights, and over priced guages. Thanks for your help Mike |
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| Author: | switch [ Thu Mar 11, 2004 11:53 pm ] |
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No probs! I cant believe people would actually pay $35+ usd for this! It's so simple to make! (and thats coming from someone who hates dealing with electronics with a passion!) Mike |
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| Author: | summit1.6 [ Fri Apr 09, 2004 7:26 pm ] |
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okim a bit confused(i took a little electronics in jr.high)what pins do i connect to and how do i make the other end? |
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| Author: | summit1.6 [ Sat Apr 10, 2004 1:10 am ] |
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after re looking at it i figured out what pins and all, but how does the other end look? |
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| Author: | summit1.6 [ Sat Apr 10, 2004 4:11 am ] |
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http://www.fascinationsoftware.com/FS/h ... Cable.html ok i think i see how it works, can someone verify findings? i/e if this one just plain old has alot of pointless electronics or is this one better |
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| Author: | The Ethereal [ Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:36 am ] |
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I took a brief look at it. It seems to be constructed straight ahead, w/ all eventualities in mind. While it is more complicated to construct than those other cables, it will be fail safe IMO.
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| Author: | switch [ Sun Apr 11, 2004 10:02 am ] |
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The other end just has three wires which you crimp terminals on and plug into your diagnostic port. As for which is better, I have no idea. I've made my cable, it was quick and easy, it works and i'm happy! Mike |
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