Newbie Introduction / Issues

So...

Deutscherwolf the handle

Paul the name...



System Generic build (old parts) trying to build a carputer...

Hoping to run XP Pro

Recently purchased a CF-VDL01 - and I'm sure you can guess that's where the problems start



Found your wonderful site and have been diligently reading through closed threads and read the FAQs and links therein.

This one in particular:

Drivers for CF-vdl01



Currently the monitor is set up as my only screen (since that is how it will be in the car).

I've installed both versions of drivers on the post (mentioned above).

In Device Manager I see 4 Default Monitors listed.

Currently trying with a Serial cable (borrowed from work - ) with an extension Cable (also borrowed...) and I'm hoping both of them are straight-through cables.

The second set of drivers is newer than the first and after uninstalling the first it did a detection test and rebooted.

I now have UPDD under "Mice and other Pointing devices"



Adjust settings > Status tab - Init state Timed Out Pool usage, Now/HWM 21kb/49kb... (if that says anything to anyone)



oh a bit more about me - I am a computer guy but... the only serial experience i have is connecting to routers etc... not mice or touchscreens.



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30 minutes later

uninstalled UPDD (will reinstall after i get a decent serial cable)

found out that one of them is an APC uplink cable ... no clue what the pinout on that is... so took that one off

Tried it with the other one that looks like a plain serial cable and still no joy.



Ok one last try with the UPDD software and the regular cable... then i officially am out of trouble shooting steps (other than reloading OS - which i'd rather not do)

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Reseted and rebooted

reinstalled UPDD (fyi version for vdl02 though i have vdl01 - if that matters)

detection ..................... unable to detect

Reboot

Device still in timeout status ... (see above)



OK i give - any suggestions (ps tomorrow i'm going to get a serial cable from the store)



my email if whoever needs to send anything is deutscherwolf at yahoo.com



THANKS in advance!!!

Reply 1 : Newbie Introduction / Issues

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Originally Posted by Deutscherwolf So... Deutscherwolf the handle Paul the name... System Generic build (old parts) trying to build a carputer... Hoping to run XP Pro Recently purchased a CF-VDL01 - and I'm sure you can guess that's where the problems start Found your wonderful site and have been diligently reading through closed threads and read the FAQs and links therein. This one in particular: Drivers for CF-vdl01 Currently the monitor is set up as my only screen (since that is how it will be in the car). I've installed both versions of drivers on the post (mentioned above). In Device Manager I see 4 Default Monitors listed. Currently trying with a Serial cable (borrowed from work - ) with an extension Cable (also borrowed...) and I'm hoping both of them are straight-through cables. The second set of drivers is newer than the first and after uninstalling the first it did a detection test and rebooted. I now have UPDD under "Mice and other Pointing devices" Adjust settings > Status tab - Init state Timed Out Pool usage, Now/HWM 21kb/49kb... (if that says anything to anyone) oh a bit more about me - I am a computer guy but... the only serial experience i have is connecting to routers etc... not mice or touchscreens. -------------------------------------- 30 minutes later uninstalled UPDD (will reinstall after i get a decent serial cable) found out that one of them is an APC uplink cable ... no clue what the pinout on that is... so took that one off Tried it with the other one that looks like a plain serial cable and still no joy. Ok one last try with the UPDD software and the regular cable... then i officially am out of trouble shooting steps (other than reloading OS - which i'd rather not do) --------------------------- Reseted and rebooted reinstalled UPDD (fyi version for vdl02 though i have vdl01 - if that matters) detection ..................... unable to detect Reboot Device still in timeout status ... (see above) OK i give - any suggestions (ps tomorrow i'm going to get a serial cable from the store) my email if whoever needs to send anything is deutscherwolf at yahoo.com THANKS in advance!!!

Make sure you are using a Serial cable and not a Null Modem cable.

Reply 2 : Newbie Introduction / Issues

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Originally Posted by TopCop1988 Make sure you are using a Serial cable and not a Null Modem cable.

yah i just thinking - in my last job i had the supplies and would have made my own cable ... now i have to trust store bought ones... lol



i'm going to go to the store tomorrow and see if i can get one.



I'll post how that goes...

Reply 3 : Newbie Introduction / Issues

Look at Monoprice.com -- All kinds of serial cables in various lengths, well made and cheap too.

Reply 4 : Newbie Introduction / Issues

ugh - got home tested the cable i just bought and it's a null modem (doesn't say that on the bloody box does it...) so it's going back



sigh but to have a radio shack or something like that in germany... (or to be able to get something from an american online store quickly...)

so i'm ordering one from the uk



i hope the pinout is straight through...

anyone have an idea what the pinout actually is?

1-1 2-2 3-3 4-4 5-5 6-6 7-7 8-8 9-9 ??



Thanks again for the assistance.

Reply 5 : Newbie Introduction / Issues

ps.

the one i just got was 1-4-6 2-3 3-2 4-1-6 5-5 7-8 8-7 9-9 (null modem)

Reply 6 : Newbie Introduction / Issues

oh ... another thing... does anyone know if the Function buttons on the screen will work if i use a ps2 cable directly from screen to keyboard port?

Pinout on that would be great as well if anyone has it...



Thanks

Reply 7 : Newbie Introduction / Issues

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Originally Posted by Deutscherwolf oh ... another thing... does anyone know if the Function buttons on the screen will work if i use a PS/2 cable directly from screen to keyboard port?

Did you check Panasonic's simple hookup schematic from my Serial cable link?



The port on the bottom of the diisplay is not "PS/2"; but a dedicated Function Key Port.



ps: Check your e-mail for the Display Operating Manual.

Reply 8 : Newbie Introduction / Issues

nevermind on the function keys then ... oh well



from your link - i'm not getting much out of that

what i'm seeing is a two page almost brochure looking thing for the whole setup and all i see it saying is that it needs a serial cable (serial cable is a generic term that can refer to about 6 different versions of cable...sigh)

please let me know if i got that wrong or am missing something (am known to...)



Email - Thank you! Reading through it...

Reply 9 : Newbie Introduction / Issues

hmmmm... manual is kind of short.

sadly it does not say what kind of serial cable either

but it did say two devices needed to be set up in UPDD (nm that is for the m34 - i'm guessing it has a touchscreen on it as well.)



did you guy's use a setup like this in SP Cars?