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    SMEC SCI connector questions

    I have a USB to ttl cable that when i hok it to my 87 GLHS it works great. but When i hook it to the SCI on my 88 CSX-T and it is like there is no connection the RX and TX lights don't even flash
    Are the connections different? Or I have heard of "bootstrapping" IDK if this is needed so they can communicate?
    I understand the computer programs are different between the two but on the SMEC i get no output at all with this cable but i do with my OTC

    ANY IDEAS?

    Thanks
    Matt

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    Re: SMEC SCI connector questions

    You don't need to bootstrap the smec. You only do that when you want it to run a program other than what's on the prom. You're sure you have the correct pins on the smec? Should be green and pink wires going to the connector, I believe.

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    Re: SMEC SCI connector questions

    i will check again on the colors and would it be the same pins as the LM?

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    Re: SMEC SCI connector questions

    I believe it's the same pins in the sci connector, yes.

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    Re: SMEC SCI connector questions

    Quote Originally Posted by risen View Post
    I believe it's the same pins in the sci connector, yes.
    can u give me a link to the usb/ttl converter you purchased? i need to try another option!

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    Re: SMEC SCI connector questions

    Quote Originally Posted by wowzer View Post
    can u give me a link to the usb/ttl converter you purchased? i need to try another option!
    It's in the KC article (although I didn't make it a link), but here it is:
    http://www.mouser.com/Search/Product...fQnTnFrQ%3d%3d

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    Re: SMEC SCI connector questions

    + 1 for that usb device

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    Re: SMEC SCI connector questions

    This is the cable I have. It uses the same chip that I'm building into the USB-SCI cables...

    http://www.mouser.com/Search/Product...52bZBasxjZs%3d
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    Re: SMEC SCI connector questions

    Quote Originally Posted by ShelGame View Post
    This is the cable I have. It uses the same chip that I'm building into the USB-SCI cables...

    http://www.mouser.com/Search/Product...52bZBasxjZs%3d
    thats the same one i have except i have the 6pin connector on mine. i did buy it 2 or 3 years ago so maybe something changed? since u have yours working can u post a couple pics (or pm me) on which usb wires u have running into which sci connector wires. also, your mprog config settings. thx.

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    Re: SMEC SCI connector questions

    It's been a while since I used it. It worked with SMECLogger, but not D-Cal. So, I put it on the shelf and used a serial converter.

    I still need to hook it up on my bench and see if I can flash a SMEC with your program...
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