So I got My Technoresearch VDST the other day and decided to give it a whirl. I downloaded the most recent drivers and software, installed, set up the battery connectors double checking a secure connection and plugged it into the bike, then the USB into the computer.
It recognized the ECU and connected, but when i hit the connect button it kept giving me errors. it would find the port, but freeze at "Connecting to ECU..."
Only once did it say "Connected" for a brief second, then "Disconnected" I double checked all connections, all grounds, and the connection between the serial and usb connector. Also did a reboot, uninstall/reinstall, and completely disconnected everything and reconnected.....I am using the VDST purchased from Technoresearch and the "cablevision" usb-serial port converter they recommend.
Any ideas?
Ignition on? At one time I had to actually start my bike to get it to connect but I think the software has changed since then.
Have you picked the correct ECU model?
Also, there is some variation in whether the VDST (or the ECU) wants the key-on prior to, or after, clicking connect.
It's the serial adapter. I say this with 100% certainty. Find a laptop with a built in serial port and you'll be fine. I fiddled with one for two hours with no luck with the adapter, 30 seconds with a built-in port and it worked perfectly. They shouldn't even advertise that it works with an adapter, it's a flat out lie.
Quote from: Bill in OKC on April 08, 2011, 08:51:12 PM
Ignition on? At one time I had to actually start my bike to get it to connect but I think the software has changed since then.
i tried it with ignition on, ignition off, bike on, bike off....various combos
Quote from: Speeddog on April 08, 2011, 09:34:02 PM
Have you picked the correct ECU model?
Also, there is some variation in whether the VDST (or the ECU) wants the key-on prior to, or after, clicking connect.
i got the one for the 59, and as far as i know thats what my bike has.
Quote from: Artful on April 08, 2011, 09:37:21 PM
It's the serial adapter. I say this with 100% certainty. Find a laptop with a built in serial port and you'll be fine. I fiddled with one for two hours with no luck with the adapter, 30 seconds with a built-in port and it worked perfectly. They shouldn't even advertise that it works with an adapter, it's a flat out lie.
are there any computers left that have serial ports? I think finding one with a built in serial port is waaay easier said than done, any tips?
Ebay is your friend, never had trouble finding one. I keep an old dinosaur around for that purpose exclusively.
Quote from: Artful on April 08, 2011, 09:37:21 PM
It's the serial adapter. I say this with 100% certainty. Find a laptop with a built in serial port and you'll be fine. I fiddled with one for two hours with no luck with the adapter, 30 seconds with a built-in port and it worked perfectly. They shouldn't even advertise that it works with an adapter, it's a flat out lie.
Works fine with me, and I'm not even using the Technoresearch-recommended Cablemax serial adapter. ??? I'm using a Keyspan, which requires specific configuration settings in order to communicate.
Having to use an adapter
does complicate the process though.
i've got a buddy who may have an old laptop that has a serial port, i'll try to borrow that and if it doesnt improve the connection i'll look at other avenues. Thanks for the advice, i'll report back next week!
There are specific instructions on setting up the serial port/usb adapter. I found them once on the TechnoResearch site. Otherwise the problem is the data settings would be incorrect and the software would continually scan for the port it is connected to until it times out.
THIS IS WHAT IS ON THE TechnoResearch Q&A section:
Q: Do I need specific settings for these adapters?
A: Part 1: For the Keyspan, YES: Go to: All programs then Keyspan USB Serial Adapter.
Run the Keyspan Serial Assistant.
Under Properties set endpoints to: High Performance (Bulk);
Transmit Completion Timing Advance to: Faster; and
Receive FIFO Buffer Size to: 63.