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Scannersoftware => PDW => Topic gestart door: SBS01 op 5 december 2020, 17:11:53
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So i built up an older PC with Win7 32bit OS. Using a USB to serial cable (FTDI). No matter what I try the slicer app kicks up the same error reporting it is trying to install on COM1 when I have the port set to COM3, or COM2.
I have tried multiple combinations. I've seen a few reports here with the same issue, but the work arounds do not change on my end.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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In your previous topic you mentioned that you're using a 4-level modem. Rene (Discriminator) explained this "slicer" needs direct hardware access. There is no support for virtual machines or virtual comports (USB->RS-232 converters) because the slicer doesn't comply with the standard RS-232 protocol.
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Exactly. Only a real (hardware) serial port can be used in combination with a 2 or 4 level interface.
Also explained here (https://www.discriminator.nl/4-level/index-en.html) - 'The interface is connected your scanner's or receiver's discriminator output and to your PC's serial port. That should be a 'real' serial port on your PC's motherboard. An RS232 to USB converter or a PCMCIA/PCI card with one or more serial ports will not work.'
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I'll pick up a pci serial card this week.
Thanks to both of you for the information
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A PCI card will probably not work either. See my answer above. You need a native motherboard serial port.
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Was able to purchase a mini PC with a couple of com ports. Now running PDW on Win7 x86 flawlessly. :)
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Excellent! Thank you for the update.