mrstrellis

Hello, I am in the process of connecting my EQ6 to my laptop, initally to update the firmware, but eventually to start controlling the mount from my PC. As my laptop does not have an RS232 serial port, I am using a USB to serial port adapter. My first attempt to update the firmware using the SynScan Firmware Loader resulted in a failure to connect. I got a "Cannot connect to Synscan hand control" message. I then tried to connect to my desktop PC, thinking maybe i had a problem with my laptop. I got the same failure to connect message, but as my desktop PC does have a RS232 serial port connection, I tried connecting directly with that, and hey-presto I got connection and was able to update the firmware. :grin: So, I'm OK with the firware update, but still want to start controlling my EQ6 with my laptop. I then started investigating why the adapter cable was apparently not working. Back with my laptop again, i tried a second adapter that i own. That did not work either, ruling out a possible damaged cable issue. I have checked that my Device Manager recognises the USB port connection. Device manager does recognise it and gives me a USB-SERIAL CH340 (COM4) entry, and does not display any errors. It says it is working properly and enabled. My USB adapter cable came with a driver disk, which i have installed. I am now out of ideas! Has anyone had a similar issue? :embarrassed: Neil