USB Serial Adapter driver for OSx.

M. Holtmeier · Post by **M. Holtmeier** » Jun 23, 2013 11:01 PM

I'm using a MacBook to load firmware on my DIYPnP. I have the serial adapter from DIY Autotune but no driver software. I don't even know if it's compatible or not. Can someone help me out?

M. Holtmeier · Post by **M. Holtmeier** » Jun 24, 2013 4:11 PM

Here's the two adapters I've used for years. I'm not sure what brands they are or what chipset is in them.

Maybe this should be moved to General Conversation?

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jun 24, 2013 4:46 PM

You can give my adapter a try if you like.

M. Holtmeier · Post by **M. Holtmeier** » Jun 24, 2013 5:08 PM

I'm needing info on downloading and installing the correct driver software on my MacBook. I've tried a few different sources like Prolific but none of them seem to work. I'm not getting the dongle to show up on my network page. I'm not very computer savvy to begin with, and switching to an Apple product is really fun!

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jun 24, 2013 5:22 PM

Whats the link to the adapter site? I'll ask the guru here at the job.

M. Holtmeier · Post by **M. Holtmeier** » Jun 24, 2013 5:31 PM

Go to DIY Autotune's website. It's the only one they sell. Thier link to driver software is for windows machines only.

clongo · Post by **clongo** » Jun 24, 2013 7:54 PM

I think you have to load the firmware via windows iirc. I only use my macbook for tuning. I use my old Dell to load firmware.

M. Holtmeier · Post by **M. Holtmeier** » Jun 24, 2013 11:50 PM

clongo wrote:I think you have to load the firmware via windows iirc. I only use my macbook for tuning. I use my old Dell to load firmware.

How do you connect your macbook to the MS?

Shadow · Post by **Shadow** » Jun 25, 2013 12:07 AM

http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/

M. Holtmeier · Post by **M. Holtmeier** » Jun 25, 2013 7:15 AM

^ If I can download and install Tuner Studio and Megalog Viewer for OS X, I should be able to load firmware. I can open a terminal and begin the session, it just can't find the port to which my MS is connected.

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jun 25, 2013 8:33 AM

See if this helps:

http://apple.stackexchange.com/question ... ke-windows

M. Holtmeier · Post by **M. Holtmeier** » Jun 25, 2013 10:21 PM

I contacted DIY Autotune, the adapter they sell doesn't support Mountain Lion. I'll have to find a different adapter to use with my macbook. I was able to load firmware with my old laptop and get the DIYPNP up and running. This controller will be nice as everything will operate as stock down to the control of the main, fuel pump and o2 relays. This is very important for me, as this car will be a DD during the spring, summer, fall- with a car seat for the little one in the back seat!

Post by **Nebraska_e28** » Jun 26, 2013 12:50 AM

Good to hear! Git er done!

Xenocide · Post by **Xenocide** » Jun 30, 2013 12:59 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Speed-Ser ... apter+ftdi

That one appears to use the FTDI chipset, which is supposed to have pretty good mac support. I use their FT232 chip in bunches of my devices, great product and it has a huge buffer (this is good for communicating at high speeds with loose clocks). At 10 bucks the price is right.

I may be able to try one of my FTDI powered adapters on MS with my wife's mac tonight, I'll post back if I can.

EDIT: After reading the comments it looks like that one does NOT use FTDI chips, so don't mind me

THIS ONE appears to be real, 18 bucks

still probably a good deal if it just works.

MyE28.com DEV

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USB Serial Adapter driver for OSx.

USB Serial Adapter driver for OSx.