Mrericpm

guys my computer doesnt have the connection port for the adapter cable. what should i do? i cant upload my tunes and email them to DTP cause i cant hook the darn thing in!

tmcolegr

Are you saying your computer doesn't have a serial port? If so you need to buy a USB to serial cable.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cata...2D183&hp=search

AJC

Pricey too. Cost me 45$ at radio shack.... I had the same problem

MTAS

$8 at Staples for a male-to-female DB9 cable.

tmcolegr

I believe the problem is his computer doesn't have a serial port.

AJC

yeah I think he has the same problem I had.
the predator has a female port and my new computer has the male port totally backwards to what I was expecting when I ordered the predator.... So you have to buy the usb /serial port cable.... Usb on one end for the computer an the serial port- male connector on the other end to plug into the predator.

BigWorm2005GT

That's the problem with new computers. There's still a lot of serial port gear out there and they've pretty much stopped including serial ports as standard equipment. A USB-Serial adapter works, and you can also get add-on cards that give you serial ports as well. Usually about the same price. Let us know how it works!

Mrericpm

that is so expensive.. would this new usb to serial cable plug directly into the predator? because if so, ill return the pc adaptor cable

BigWorm2005GT

Since the PC serial cable is basically a male to female extension cable, the the USB adapter should plug right into the Predator, since it will be the right plug.

Having said that, I would not advise returning the cable. Usually, the USB-serial adapters don'thave a very long reach, so you'll end up having the Predatorright up against the PC, forcing you to hand hold the unit the entire time it's plugged in, depending on your PC's configuration. Even worse if your PC only has rear USB ports. I would keep the serial cable.

Out of curiosity, what make and model is your computer, if I may ask?

Mrericpm

its a fujitsu lifebook... just a monster of a laptop that cn outperform most desktops... i love it

AJC

the usb cable works great - you have to load the driver for it. Bought mine the day I was installing the Intake and tune...TOO darn expensive -

acadian

I had the same problem with the XCalibrator cable. I had to buy a USB to serial adapter... $30 at Radio Shack.

Kluski

So how do you hook a printer up? Aren't printers still a serial port. Or have they changed to USB connections now.

tmcolegr

All my printers are USB - have been for about 5 years.

BigWorm2005GT

Agreed. Modern printers use USB. Older ones (and still some modern ones) use the parallel port, not the serial port. Most laptops still include a parallel port for connection to older printers, and almost all desktops do as well.

But, we're getting off-topic here. The Diablo will need the serial, and for your laptop, that means a USB-serial adapter. Like has been posted, they can be had for fairly cheap if you shop around. One place I go for almost all my computer gear is NewEgg, they consistently have the best prices. Try them. Great service and lightning quick order processing. I highly recommend them.