OHNO60 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING WHEN YOUR LAPTOP DOESN'T HAVE A COM PORT JUST USB AND YOU WANT TO RUN MD TRUCK WITH THE IC4. ANYBODY USED A PROVEN METHOD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselD Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 get one that does? honestly I dont know. maybe there is an adapter out there to co from a usb to a serial port? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Duh! Sitting right in front of me! Pictured below is the same USB to serial comm port adapter that I scored on EBAY. I remember spending less than ten bucks with shipping. Go to EBAY and search for "usb to serial (RS232) cable adapter" and you should find plenty. There are a few like the one below with Buy it now option for under $5! I should also mention that the IC4 adapter IS available with a usb plug. There is another thread around here on this that likely has the tool number... if you want to go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHNO60 Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 YEAH I HAVE THE USB VERSION, EXCEPT ONE THING MD TRUCK DOESN"T OFFER ANYTHING EXCEPT COM1 CONNECTION IN COM SETTINGS.KEITH DID YOU ACTUALLY USE IT WITH THE USB PORT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Keith: That may be easier said than done. I have been through the wringer with IC3COMs and USB/serial adapters with mega frustration in the end. OHNO60, go ahead and try an adapter but keep your fingers crossed on whether it works for you. There are regular adapters, and those with software that supposedly "mimic" a port, which should work better. I have a whole box of adapters that bring back nothing but painful memories. Also, if you are using an adapter and have communications issues (which you will), tech support will be of no help. Communications issues are enough of a problem with the right cable and MD programs. I suggest getting the right laptop/cable from the start to save headaches later. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 YEAH I HAVE THE USB VERSION, EXCEPT ONE THING MD TRUCK DOESN"T OFFER ANYTHING EXCEPT COM1 CONNECTION IN COM SETTINGS.KEITH DID YOU ACTUALLY USE IT WITH THE USB PORT? The direct answer is no, I have not used it with the IC4 com cable. I used it with the old CAT ET software and diagnostic cables and a co-worker used it to download some kind of g-force/time computer for his Mustang. I have not had the opportunity to try using it with any of the MD Truck software... yet. Remember, I am still waiting got my VCM to arrive and upgrade my OS. There is one thing I could test - the NETS and Wabco Brake portions of the MD truck software bundle DO LOAD on Windows NT and XP Home. When I get a moment, I will try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastendpowerstroke Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 I use my Compaq laptop with a converter with MD truck and ET. I have this converter Converter on Ebay but with a short cable about two inches. install the comverter and go to control panel, system, device manager, ports, select the converter then port setings, advanced and then set it to com 1, with the IC4COM works fine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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