Antalpromille
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GENERAL Monitor COM with usb to serial cable
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damn, will something like this do the job? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-USB-To...944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d05d05450
usb to ttl
usb to ttl
Antalpromille
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It might work, but why dont you buy the TX comms cable and support the comunity and the research of new products?
because i already have done that with nandx,coolrunners and x360 usb pro, theres no reason to pay 20 euros (with post at my country) for a cable of 1 euro
nevermind thanks for the help
nevermind thanks for the help
Antalpromille
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I'd love for this to be confirmed by TX. Isn't RS232 and ttl different protocols? I always thought it was RS232. And why hasn't there been a disclaimer or closer of this thread if standard RS232 won't work?
Not being a smart ass I'm just curious about the protocol
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Antalpromille
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All i know is that if the update cable works for com-monitoring, and my rs232-ttl cable from ftdi works exactly like the update cable, it probably needs the rs232 converted to ttl (i think its inverted signals, and 5v signal). Build a converter and try, i would if i wasnt at work.
I can't verify what you are saying as far as the Xbox being TTL but here is an interesting read if it is. It's just what you describe.
http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/215
http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorials/215
Antalpromille
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This is exactly what I use, works great. You might have to reverse TX and RX.
I don't think I want to go through the trouble to find out lol. Xecuter or Steff would be able to answer the question if they choose to reply. Both of them has posted comments in this thread and they would know since they are the developers of the hardware and the software that is recommended to use.
I've only attempted monitor comms on the console I talked about above. I always scan for the IP as it easier. I may however try on a different console with standard 232 and see what happens.
I've only attempted monitor comms on the console I talked about above. I always scan for the IP as it easier. I may however try on a different console with standard 232 and see what happens.
BL4K3Y
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This should help you: http://www.free60.org/UART.
It explains the requirements for monitoring COM/UART and it also explains which hardware to use (look at the bottom of the page).
It explains the requirements for monitoring COM/UART and it also explains which hardware to use (look at the bottom of the page).
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Antalpromille
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That answers my questions. Thanks BL4k3Y. It is UART aka TTL. Now I know why I didn't have any luck when I tried.
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same thank you very much BL4K3Y for the help, ill try to find MAX3232 IC to make one converter or else ill get one of the ready usb to ttl for 1 €
Antalpromille
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You can make it with 2 transistors and a few resistors as well, its all integrated in the sugested max circuit.
Dont bother thanking me for posting your solution
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Tried my ftdi 232r-ttl-3v3 yesterday just to make sure it realy works for this as i stated, and it does. Will not post what color of the cables goes where but it works.
You can us simple max3232 schematics for mobile phones, if you have a comport.
http://mrpjevans.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/max3232.jpg
http://mrpjevans.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/max3232.jpg