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01-13-2013, 06:56 AM | #1 |
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Do we really need to use BMS RS232/USB cable?
BMS claims we have to use their RS232/USB cable for data logging or loading new firmware into your JB4.
My question...does anyone here use a cable they bought somewhere else for cheaper? And does it work without any problems. They say you can hurt the chip in the JB4 but to me that makes doesn't make a lot of sense. Can't hurt it, would either just work or not work. Idk :/
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01-13-2013, 07:07 AM | #2 |
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I always thought this myself and honestly it looks like a standard connection cable so I don't see why not.
Check your local computer store, how them a picture and go from there. Someone has something for $10 or less - guaranteed. |
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01-13-2013, 09:39 AM | #4 |
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I looked at building one at one time. It it's cheaper just to buy it from them by the time it's all said and done. It's not just a simple cable. Has to have a ttl driver or something like that. Sorry, it's been a while.
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01-13-2013, 10:10 AM | #5 |
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I'm seeing some cables with FTDI chip. Is that what your thinking of with the "ttl"...
Their price is good but with the $12 shipping it becomes almost double what you could get it for in a computer store or amazon or something.
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01-13-2013, 10:28 AM | #6 |
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On the latest G5 board, the CPS/SLD wiring is also included in the USB cable. I'm not saying they'd do anything for you, but maybe you could e-mail them and ask for a break on the shipping?
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01-13-2013, 10:41 AM | #7 |
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If you take apart the usb cable youll see that its a custom usb cable with only a few wires to specific pins on the serial side.
Pretty sure they make or have these made just for bms. |
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Its a custom made cable. If the overall cost cable + shipping is onerous to you just think of it as you are paying for your first software upgrade & getting all the rest for free as long as you own the JB4.
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01-13-2013, 02:00 PM | #12 |
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Okay...so YES we should all definitely be buying the cable from BMS! Thanks for all the input guys.
And $12 for a standard whiskey at a bar is def common here in the Atlanta area!
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Im actually having an issue with my USB cable. It kept saying failed comm13. So I ordered a new one from BMS and connected it and tightened it down tight so it was "connected" properly. I tried to connect and it said failed comm13 AGAIN!! So I unscrewed it and plugged it in and tried to connect and again failedcomm13!!! I checked the port on my computer to make sure it's comm13 and it was... So I started playing with it and connecting it and lifting the back up slightly and sure enough it connected!! So I uploaded the latest G5 firmware and changed my open loop settings and saved it and clicked disconnect. So I ran it back through the glove box and screwed it in and sure enough I tried to connect and it says FAILED COMM13!!! I emailed terry but didn't get a solid response really... Now there is a new firmware and I want to update it and I have to take the cowl off and ECU cover and " play" with the cable and HOPEFULLY it will work... Any suggestions on what I should do because I know it works since I got it to connect but I use it alot doing logs and adjusting things and I'm out of ideas for a good fix...please help if you have some advice thanks guys
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01-14-2013, 05:43 AM | #17 |
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I get that a lot lately, mine is COMM8 port, try another port, it usually solves it.
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Open device manager on your laptop & see what port its using like the JB4 instructions say. It changes on occasion mine has used both 1 & 3.
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01-14-2013, 09:55 AM | #19 |
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My bms USB cable sucks from day one.....USB end is lose fitting causing it to disconnect with the slightest movement. The USB from bms is a custom setup otherwise you could buy one off eBay for a couple of dollars.
I bought a USB extension 15ft long off eBay female to male...... This way I can set the USB in a place it will not move and disconnect and put my laptop on my work bench for updates. I also bought the bms USB extension for when I do logs, it fits very tight..... I don't get as many disconnect. R
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Iam completely aware of how to go to device manager and look at what port the cable is set up to and then go to settings and make sure its on the port the computer displays. I have done many many logs and Terry sends me alpha firmware all the time so im always updating new firmware so I'm pretty sure I know how to use it....How do I change the ports around on the computer? As soon as I open device manager and go to ports and double click it says COMM13 for the cable thats plugged in... How can I change that on my laptop? Its weird because if feels like a board related issue in having the cable connected a certain way... well atleast on mine. I never had this issue before and now all of a sudden its doing this
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On the same subject, i have the BMS cable, what if i wanted to use a usb extender cable plugged into it, would that work?
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