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Ems Stinger Usb Connection To Laptop

StealthX

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Hey kids, I need some help connecting my laptop to my EMS stinger ECU.

The EMS uses a serial (DB9) port to connect to a laptop, and my new laptop only has USB ports.

I've purchased an adapter, but I've been told that it's the problem.

Does anyone know of a different method to connect to the laptop or another USB -> serial adapter that works?

Thanks.

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The expensive Belkin adaptors work very well. The cheaper USB->DB9 adaptors use a cheap RS232 chip that causes these sorts of problems.

yeah i thought so too... i bought a $99 one and it doesnt work :(

Best ones are the datalogit(smoked black) one or the wolf one (white blue leds on sides).... different ecus like different adapters... its a real pain.

Its one of the reasons i use a toughbook as the serial is rock solid and i no longer have to use usb-->serial converters....

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yeah i thought so too... i bought a $99 one and it doesnt work :(

Best ones are the datalogit(smoked black) one or the wolf one (white blue leds on sides).... different ecus like different adapters... its a real pain.

Its one of the reasons i use a toughbook as the serial is rock solid and i no longer have to use usb-->serial converters....

Yeah I've found one made by IOgear in the states that's $55 from an Australian website.

Does anyone know how to set it up on the laptop?

i.e. selecting which com port to use on the software and which USB port related to which com port.

Trent, do you have any experience with the EMS stinger software?

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when the usb dongle is working it will just appear as a COM port in windows

ie you dont map a serial com port to a USB com port

your laptop should have zero com ports, then when you install the USB dongle, a new COM port should appear

you choose this in datalogit or the software etc

as a last resort either a toughbook with true serial ports or go for dell 2nd hand ebay junker laptops

usually have working serial ports and cheap as chips

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Yeah I've found one made by IOgear in the states that's $55 from an Australian website.

Does anyone know how to set it up on the laptop?

i.e. selecting which com port to use on the software and which USB port related to which com port.

Trent, do you have any experience with the EMS stinger software?

yeah we do quite a few make sure its not an early version 3 that cant rescale the load points.... real evil little fckrs. The motorsport stuff is real nice to work with.

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i have a couple of different adaptors here including the datalogit one if you wanna try them before buying one.

That's a real good idea mate thanks, I might have to take you up on that offer... I'll PM you later

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