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bash62
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24. September 2010 @ 13:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
just read the topic on down loading software to the a780 but what null modem cable do i need please...cheers and where cheapest place to get 1
cheers
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24. September 2010 @ 13:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
RS232 cable - try skywonder, maplins, Ebay, have a look about yerself

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24. September 2010 @ 16:07 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
null modem cable is not an rs232 serial cable. its a totally different wiring config. it is what it says it is. a null modem cable. google it. you will be able to see how the internal wiring is different to rs232
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24. September 2010 @ 18:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ALL CREDIT TO THE AUTHOR SG8

These are the cables you need to flash the firmware.

If you have a computer or a laptop with a 9 pin serial com port which is male on the back all you will need is this,

Female to Female Serial Null Modem Cable which looks like this,

Heres the NULL MODEM CABLE Code L71BT




Make sure you do not buy a Serial RS232 9-Pin Female to Female cable as SG8 has stated below.
they seems to be quite a few people buying this from mapl*ns,
It has to be a SERIAL NULL MODEM CABLE Like the one above!
!

rs232 cable wrong one




If you have a computer or laptop without a 9 pin serial socket you will still need the
Female to Female Serial Null Modem Cable as above and this USB to Serial DB9 Adaptor Converter
to make it fit into your USB port

USB Adapter Cable Code ZP43W





If you have a pc and you are struggling with the usb adapter as above you could add a
PCI serial card which is easily added to you PC and with this all you need is the null
modem cable which gives you a direct link from your box to the pc.

comport pci card



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24. September 2010 @ 19:10 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
now e45, that information i appreciate.
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24. September 2010 @ 19:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
well seem as you could not be bothered
jken
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24. September 2010 @ 20:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by fintannl:
now e45, that information i appreciate.
totally estatic to see E45 and FINTANNI agreeing on something .fucking brill:)
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24. September 2010 @ 20:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
we agree to disagree lol
bash62
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25. September 2010 @ 04:28 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by e45:
ALL CREDIT TO THE AUTHOR SG8

These are the cables you need to flash the firmware.

If you have a computer or a laptop with a 9 pin serial com port which is male on the back all you will need is this,

Female to Female Serial Null Modem Cable which looks like this,

Heres the NULL MODEM CABLE Code L71BT




Make sure you do not buy a Serial RS232 9-Pin Female to Female cable as SG8 has stated below.
they seems to be quite a few people buying this from mapl*ns,
It has to be a SERIAL NULL MODEM CABLE Like the one above!
!

rs232 cable wrong one




If you have a computer or laptop without a 9 pin serial socket you will still need the
Female to Female Serial Null Modem Cable as above and this USB to Serial DB9 Adaptor Converter
to make it fit into your USB port

USB Adapter Cable Code ZP43W





If you have a pc and you are struggling with the usb adapter as above you could add a
PCI serial card which is easily added to you PC and with this all you need is the null
modem cable which gives you a direct link from your box to the pc.

comport pci card



my laptop has a female connector for the null modem
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25. September 2010 @ 04:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
if its the same as the last picture above your fine if not you will need a usb adapter
bash62
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25. September 2010 @ 05:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by e45:
if its the same as the last picture above your fine if not you will need a usb adapter
they are showing usb to male rs232 db9 serial null modem cable adaptor. will this work mate
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25. September 2010 @ 05:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
you need the top gray one only NULL MODEM CABLE Code L71BT that is the correct one NOT the black one above have a look at the pictures
bash62
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25. September 2010 @ 05:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by e45:
you need the top gray one only NULL MODEM CABLE Code L71BT that is the correct one NOT the black one above have a look at the pictures
yep got that lead coming but my laptop only has usb ports
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25. September 2010 @ 05:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
well then you are going to need the usb adapter as well then when you get the adapter make sure you load the little wee disc first to the laptop BEFORE plugging the usb cable into the laptop then all you do is plug the usb into the laptop then attach the null modem to the other end of the usb adapter and then cable onto the box and flash
bash62
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25. September 2010 @ 05:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by e45:
well then you are going to need the usb adapter as well then when you get the adapter make sure you load the little wee disc first to the laptop BEFORE plugging the usb cable into the laptop then all you do is plug the usb into the laptop then attach the null modem to the other end of the usb adapter and then cable onto the box and flash
ok e45 much appreciated
bash62
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25. September 2010 @ 05:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by e45:
well then you are going to need the usb adapter as well then when you get the adapter make sure you load the little wee disc first to the laptop BEFORE plugging the usb cable into the laptop then all you do is plug the usb into the laptop then attach the null modem to the other end of the usb adapter and then cable onto the box and flash
ah just checked main pc downstairs and there is a male 9 pin on the back of that .job done me thinks ,thanks for answers anyway mate
cheers
bash
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25. September 2010 @ 06:07 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
ok m8 sound ya sorted so
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