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USB Serial Adapter driver for OSx.
Posted: Jun 23, 2013 11:01 PM
by M. Holtmeier
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?
Posted: Jun 24, 2013 4:11 PM
by M. Holtmeier
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?
Posted: Jun 24, 2013 4:46 PM
by Nebraska_e28
You can give my adapter a try if you like.
Posted: Jun 24, 2013 5:08 PM
by M. Holtmeier
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!
Posted: Jun 24, 2013 5:22 PM
by Nebraska_e28
Whats the link to the adapter site? I'll ask the guru here at the job.
Posted: Jun 24, 2013 5:31 PM
by M. Holtmeier
Go to DIY Autotune's website. It's the only one they sell. Thier link to driver software is for windows machines only.
Posted: Jun 24, 2013 7:54 PM
by clongo
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.
Posted: Jun 24, 2013 11:50 PM
by M. Holtmeier
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?
Posted: Jun 25, 2013 12:07 AM
by Shadow
Posted: Jun 25, 2013 7:15 AM
by M. Holtmeier
^ 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.
Posted: Jun 25, 2013 8:33 AM
by Nebraska_e28
Posted: Jun 25, 2013 10:21 PM
by M. Holtmeier
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!
Posted: Jun 26, 2013 12:50 AM
by Nebraska_e28
Good to hear! Git er done!
Posted: Jun 30, 2013 12:59 PM
by Xenocide
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.