null modem cable problem

[barry]

hi all
got a 500s box that needs flashing over
got the programs but seem to be a bit stuck with the null modem cable tried on fleabay and a couple of stockist online with no luck
if anyone can help its a 15 pin male to nine pin female
all i keep getting from locals is "thats old hat "
"oh not needed much these days"
:bawling: cos i cant get me box working:trytofly:
one step forwards three back:canabis:canabis:canabis:keeps the brain calmed at times like these

[thered]

no m8 its 9pin female


should look like this

DB9 Female DB9F 9 pin RS232 Serial Null Modem 2m Cable on eBay, also, Serial Cables, Cables Connectors, Computing (end time 02-Dec-08 18:45:54 GMT) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DB9-Female-DB9F-9-pin-RS232-Serial-Null-Modem-2m-Cable_W0QQitemZ390005426651QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C omputing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item390005426651&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1300|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 07)

some newer computers do not have a port that fits

[gb14929]

barry, just pm'd you. Feel free to reply...... j0hnny5m

[opsmonkey]

hi mate a DB9 to DB15..? This cable should be used to connect a 14.4kbps Speedster modem to a computer. The 15 pin end is for the Speedster modem..?

For a DB500s you are best getting one of these:

Null Modem For Dreambox (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-2-0-to-9-pin-RS232-COM-Port-Serial-Adapter-Cable_W0QQitemZ220314393747QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_C omputing_CablesConnectors_RL?hash=item220314393747&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1300|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18)

[djrm]

On a PC the serial port D connectors have pins, i.e are plugs.
Not all computers have serial and or parallel ports, USB is now more common .
Only very old computers have a 25 way serial port with pins.
Most modern PCs have 9 way D connectors with pins.
A PC parallel port also has a 25 way D connector but this is a socket.
A parallel (printer) port is unsuitable for connecting to a dreambox.
Below is a pinout for a 15 to 9 crossover cable,
It should be made using two sockets.
DB9-DB25 null modem cable

DB9 DB25
Name # Name #
RD 2 TD 2
TD 3 RD 3
DTR 4 DSR+CD 6+8
SG 5 SG 7
DSR+CD 6+1 DTR 20
RS 7 CS 5
CS 8 RS 4

hth David

[barry]

Thanx 4 all your replies
hopefully now have the correct cable and a computer thats working LOL
wish me luck

[barry]

the cables arrived, advertised specific for flashing over. so presuming there the right ones
installed the little bridging thingy from usb to the 9 pin null modem cable.
followed the guide
plugged in cable to DB and to pc
Nothing happens.
tried connecting power to DB nothing happens
after a couple of hours Download: and evrything else little hair on head now LOL
probably worth a couple nore hairs lost
any ideas
Barry

[jbvid]

the cables arrived, advertised specific for flashing over. so presuming there the right ones
installed the little bridging thingy from usb to the 9 pin null modem cable.
followed the guide
plugged in cable to DB and to pc
Nothing happens.
tried connecting power to DB nothing happens
after a couple of hours Download: and evrything else little hair on head now LOL
probably worth a couple nore hairs lost
any ideas
Barry

Hi
Did you get a disc and load the drivers (usb to com port) for your bridge thingy? also are any com ports allocated in Device manager relevant to your USB thingy.
If you are using dreamup to flash the image, it needs the correct com port selecting as in device manager for your USB convertor/thingy.
T B O the USB to Com port adaptors can be a P I T A to connect and you may find it easier to goto a mates who has a PC with a 9 pin com port and do it there.
jbvid

[barry]

Hi thanx 4 the info
was trying on a lap top that didnt hava 9 pin port
my old trusty tower has a port so will try and do it through that
thanx very much
keepin me pinkies xed thatl work this time
Barry

[barry]

hi all
downloaded the image
but were in the F is the dreamup.exe. to be found any clues please
Barry

[thered]

try here m8


Digital Kaos - Downloads - dream up v1.3.3.2 (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads/other/8/dream-up-v1-3-3-2-327/)

[benny/9]

if anyone needs cables of any sort at great prices
check this place for all lengths and the best prices
and a very fast sevice. i got a 5 mtr null modem cable
for about ?4 kenable.co.uk/ just add the www

[jbvid]

hi all
downloaded the image
but were in the F is the dreamup.exe. to be found any clues please
Barry
Hi
In the downloads section under 'Other' where its been since April.
jbvid

[barry]

thanx a bundle 4 the help
now lets c if i can get it up an runnin
cheers Barry

[barry]

Getting frustrated U could say just a little bit.

have programs dream up and image file
plug into computer on 9 pin port
nothing happens
plugged in via usb thingamyjig nothin happens
box blank
no little message not a thing
HELP

maybe the 9 pin port isnt working, dont know,

with usb adaptor i need to align it? before use.
any one tell me how i do this.
folowed one of previous threads on how to load up and this box is doing nuttin:toilet:
any help would be most graciously accepted
many thanx Barry

[jbvid]

Getting frustrated U could say just a little bit.

have programs dream up and image file
plug into computer on 9 pin port
nothing happens
plugged in via usb thingamyjig nothin happens
box blank
no little message not a thing
HELP

maybe the 9 pin port isnt working, dont know,

with usb adaptor i need to align it? before use.
any one tell me how i do this.
folowed one of previous threads on how to load up and this box is doing nuttin:toilet:
any help would be most graciously accepted
many thanx Barry

Hi
First don't use the USB Adaptor.
Are you doing it like this::??
Null modem cable needed, (are you sure its a Null modem cable, have you had success before with it before?) should be wired 2 to 3, 3 to 2, 5 to 5. hook it up between a pc's 9 pin com port and the box you are flashing, make sure com port 1 is allocated in Device manager, start software, select com port 1, and untick 'Use Network', click connect, plug power into box, should say box is alive and talking to us. select flash and away you go.
jbvid

[opsmonkey]

Getting frustrated U could say just a little bit.

have programs dream up and image file
plug into computer on 9 pin port
nothing happens
plugged in via usb thingamyjig nothin happens
box blank
no little message not a thing
HELP

maybe the 9 pin port isnt working, dont know,

with usb adaptor i need to align it? before use.
any one tell me how i do this.
folowed one of previous threads on how to load up and this box is doing nuttin:toilet:
any help would be most graciously accepted
many thanx Barry

have you the drivers needed to run the cable..?
i needed to use drivers before my usb to rs232 cable would work..

plug you 9 pin into your pc then click on system in control pannel and then device manager.. see if your pc is recognising it..

[barry]

Hi Thanks 4 the help

looks like things r slowly progressing LOL
have the universal dream up screen showing.

on the log it has recognised the box giving time and type of box plugged in
progress is empty
and the only command available is disconnect

get a green light on the dm box soon as plugged in.
flash and exit r both in a shade of grey not useable
B
any help most graciously accepted and a happy xmas to all