Revenge From Mars
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Quoted from MrMikeman:Tried in compatibility mode with a usb-serial converter (COM1) and cant even make the software start. Can’t see the com port. I am back to my initial plan.
Make sure you have a USB to NULL serial cable. I bought 2 different ones off Amazon because the first one purchased was not a NULL crossover cable.
Just got my IDC insertion tool, the one applejuice recommends. I made the mistake of ordering an Amp tool instead of Molex from Marco. Oops. Btw you can order direct from Molex. Free shipping. Great price. And it arrived in two days.
Quoted from Happy81724:I did check and it’s connected but I didn’t look at the mother board. Just made sure it was plugged in. How do I know it’s right? It’s running 1.5 now
Here is what I bought
USB to RS232 Adapter with PL2303... amazon.com link »
You need a null modem type, crosswired... Like this..
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07DRHB264
I bought 3 different ones claiming to be a null crosswired cable. The one I posted actually works. Don't see anything about the one you posted that said cross-wired or null modem
Visually you can't tell the difference. It doesn't work then you know. There is no visually discernible difference between a standard serial cable and a null modem cable
Quoted from MrMikeman:But the connectors are wired different internally.
Exactly. Just trying to simplify it. On a USB to serial cable it's not easy to buzz out the wires to see if the cable is standard or crosswired.
This will convert a standard serial cable to a null cable.
https://www.amazon.com/female-slimline-transfer-serial-adapter/dp/B075XHWVSJ/
Quoted from Happy81724:Ok, I ordered this one. I guess I’ll wait until Tuesday to update. Bummer, I was hoping to play it this weekend
Thanks for the help!
Yeah I feel your pain. I was in the same boat over a year ago.
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