mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

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leelinn
 
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mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by leelinn »

Finally my x0xb0x is ready! :D
now, i'm trying to upload the last firmware but i have some trouble with Win Xp SP3 under Parallels.
First error i obtained was about the mcsvr71.dll: i downloaded it and installed in system32 folder.

Now, when i try to run the x0x control software i obtain a new error and a log file. What's the problem?

any hint?

tnx a lot

lee

eil
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by eil »

What exactly was the error message?

Note that in Parallels, you probably have to tell it to somehow forward the USB port to the virtualized OS, Windows. (But I'm assuming you already did that....)

leelinn
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by leelinn »

yes, usb already forwarded.

This is the error log i get:

Traceback (most recent call last):
File "c0ntr0l.py", line 37, in ?
File "wxPython\__init__.pyc", line 10, in ?
File "wxPython\_wx.pyc", line 3, in ?
File "wxPython\_core.pyc", line 15, in ?
File "wx\__init__.pyc", line 42, in ?
File "wx\_core.pyc", line 4, in ?
File "wx\_core_.pyc", line 9, in ?
File "wx\_core_.pyc", line 7, in __load
ImportError: DLL load failed: Impossible to find the spcified module

toxaco
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by toxaco »

I got the c0ntr0l update working fine on OS X, can't you update the firmware from OS X ?

I did end up updating the firmware from XP, but i'm using bootcamp.

ozx0xb0xer
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by ozx0xb0xer »

Yep, just use c0ntr0l on OSX - it's easy. However I was fooled for a while... the connection kept dropping after a few seconds or c0ntr0l kept saying it couldn't make connection at all... by accident I found that by turning the x0x off/on while c0ntr0l was running, I was able to upload the firmware.
I've used this technique 4 times - no probs.

leelinn
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by leelinn »

tnx for hint :D
i downloaded the x0xb0x control software for mac (10.5.7 intel) and the usb>serial driver for macintel but it doesn't work (in serial port i find only cu.Bluetooth -PDA Sync and c.Bluetooth-Modem.)

have i missed something?

lee

leelinn
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by leelinn »

leelinn wrote:tnx for hint :D
i downloaded the x0xb0x control software for mac (10.5.7 intel) and the usb>serial driver for macintel but it doesn't work (in serial port i find only cu.Bluetooth -PDA Sync and c.Bluetooth-Modem.)

have i missed something?

lee

after some try i finally get an usbserial port in the x0xb0x c0ntr0l port list but if as soon i click on connect i obtain "connected" and immediately the disconnection message.

(in bootload mode all leds light up even if sometimes only someone - as it should be, i guess)

news:
in "computer controlled" mode, everything works: connection ok, back up ok...but there is no way to get the same result with bootload :(


news 2:
ok! i don't know how but everything works fine. new firmware (1.9.1): simply great!!! :D

tnx a lot for help!!! :D

3phase
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by 3phase »

??? i ve similar probs wright now...

only the pda sync appears..


so there is nothng else to do than just keep trying???

nabelo
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by nabelo »

Hi folks,

did i miss something :shock: ?
Where can i find the x0xb0x control software and the serial drivers for mac (10.5.7 intel) :?:
I thougt it works only for Winnd00ze :lol:
Anyone can help me with the files ?

Greets
Nabelo

toxaco
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by toxaco »

Install python25, wxpython, pyserial

and run c0ntr0l update

worked for me !

oh yes and FT232B 2.2.10 for intel macs

Luap
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by Luap »

Is there a "Dummies Guide to x0xb0x firmware updates for OS X Users" somewhere?

I've installed all the stuff mentioned, but I don't have a clue what to do with any of it. It's completely over my head to be honest! :( I have XP on my Mac also, so if its easier to do from XP then I don't mind that.
Any pointers either way will be appreciated. Thanks.

RodmanSan
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by RodmanSan »

It worked for me in the following order...just follow and install. everything in the same way i did and you should be ok :

I am using a (old) Mac G4 MP with OS 10.4.11...and downloaded the following progs (tx for the hints Toxaco) :

Python 2.5.4 (Standard install.)
wxpython (Standard install.)
pyserial (Extract files from the archive, open a shell/console in that directory and type: "python setup.py install")
USB Serial Driver : FT232B 2.1.10 (Standard install.)
c0ntr0l for Mac (Just unzip)

After installing everything just be sure to restart the Mac once, then doubleclick c0ntr0l.py and follow the standard procedure to update the firmware of the x0xb0x.

Luap
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by Luap »

^ Thanks for that :) I've not tried it yet. But soon hopefully.

Matrix12x
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by Matrix12x »

I followed the install, but I only get bluetooth serial ports in the Control App. The USB serial driver does not seem to work. How do I verify this?

I am on OSX 10.5.7
Intel Mac.

RodmanSan
 
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Re: mac os x: parallels and x0xb0x control problem

Post by RodmanSan »

Matrix12x wrote:I followed the install, but I only get bluetooth serial ports in the Control App. The USB serial driver does not seem to work. How do I verify this?

I am on OSX 10.5.7
Intel Mac.
You will need another driver for a Intel Mac : http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP/Mac ... 2_2_10.dmg

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