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Hardware => Lynx USB DMX Dongle => Topic started by: elcommandante on November 22, 2011,

Title: Lynx Dongle doesn't seem to be working
Post by: elcommandante on November 22, 2011,

Trying to use the Lynx Dongle with S3 and Lynx Express. Red light is on dongle, never get any green light. Have tried switching Cat5 cable and also switched com port. Board passes all tests. Which plug does Cat5 go into on the board? Have tried all three. Have also selected Lynx in Network Preferences in S3.

Windows shows I have a good driver for the dongle. Got all the parts in a coop so it's my understanding PIC came programmed. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Lynx Dongle doesn't seem to be working
Post by: rrowan on November 22, 2011,

To my knowledge there has never been a dongle parts coop. So my guess is the dongle pic is not programmed. Also try using a simple program in the wiki to test the dongle with the express (like RJ's DMX Deck or my StartPattern) just to verify the hardware is working and not a config problem with S3

Rick R.

Title: Re: Lynx Dongle doesn't seem to be working
Post by: elcommandante on November 22, 2011,

Obviously, you are right about the coop.  Got the PCB and the case in a coop, my bad.  Is there anyone in the Austin/San Antonio area who can program the pic for me?

Title: Re: Lynx Dongle doesn't seem to be working
Post by: rrowan on November 22, 2011,

There is a wiki page with members who are willing to program the pic for you

http://www.diylightanimation.com/wiki/index.php?title=PIC_Programming

Hope that helps

Rick R.

Title: Re: Lynx Dongle doesn't seem to be working
Post by: elcommandante on November 22, 2011,

Thanks Rick!

Title: Re: Lynx Dongle doesn't seem to be working
Post by: John K on November 22, 2011,

I am flying into San Antonio Saturday morning and will be near Churchhill Estates Blvd. and Blanco Rd. from noon until about 5 PM.
If you want to meet up and switch chips I will swap a programmed one for yours.
PM me if interested.
John

Title: Re: Lynx Dongle doesn't seem to be working
Post by: Jeffl on November 22, 2011,

Great service John. 

If you need help after you get the dongle working I might be able to help.  I have my show running with an Enttec pro but I tested my Lynx dongle and LOR USB485B adapter with S3.

Title: Re: Lynx Dongle doesn't seem to be working
Post by: elcommandante on November 22, 2011,

Thanks all.  Steve in Round Rock will program it for me tonight.

Title: Re: Lynx Dongle doesn't seem to be working
Post by: Steve Gase on November 22, 2011,

if Will is still stuck, maybe we'll meet in Buda.