Lead to connect ecu to PC

[j4ck-dw]

What cable do I need I've got a new adaptronic 420d but the picture on efi parts looks different to the plug on the ecu or is that just for display purposes
Any help much appreciated

[Woznaldo]

Scoff is your man here. He'll answer everything Adaptronic.

[Bigfoot]

http://www.efi-parts.co.uk/index.php?productID=134

You will need a laptop with a serial port on, or can get a USB to serial convertor

[Tutuur]

Or just use any serial to usb cable you can find

[Bigfoot]

Or just use any serial to usb cable you can find

When I was searching never found one which was long enough.

[Tutuur]

They come in 1m but i have 1 30cm long and lengthened with a 1m usb cable

[j4ck-dw]

See that's the one I've seen but the plug on the ecu dosnt look like that fitting to me unless it's just me being stupid

[michael tierney]

my camera lead is the same

[Trevhib]

Bigfoot, I guess in the absence of a decent length serial to USB cable the USB end of the lead can be extended by being joined to another USB cable using a female to female adapter without too much hassle. Or indeed, you can buy female to male USB extension leads that run to very long lengths. All very affordable :agree:

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcTGyExs_8PWQNSxwURJSXCYik_XY5n 1bwoTJD8WTHqYvvs-_glN1G1DcPM2juUhXT7bHZSu_fCS&usqp=CAE

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcRQYTewNUTQdJxUIVDZdxK8PKwCscJ yNod-74zaNb_KCNI6460O&usqp=CAE

[Nottswoody]

Has anyone got links to parts? I will be needing these soon. I'm far from good with this tec stuff

[Trevhib]

Link to the serial cable in Bigfoot's first post.

Link to serial to USB adpater here:
https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=serial%20to%20usb%20adapter

Link to USB extension cable if required:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/tag/usb%20extension/products

Is that what you were after bud?

[Nottswoody]

Your a gent :agree:

[Nottswoody]

Bugger I bought these and there not the right type on the ecu I think it's the micro usb :scratch: anyone got an eBay link to the right one? Thank you

[Trevhib]

Just convert the end to suit, for a quid.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micro-USB-Host-Cable-Male-to-USB-Female-OTG-Adaptor-UK-SELLER-/151331397060?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccesor ies_MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item233c0dddc4

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjI0WDYzNg==/z/oB4AAOxyTMdTNDn6/$_12.JPG

[Trevhib]

Just looking at the 420d:

http://www.efi-parts.co.uk/i/adaptronic_select_440_front.jpg

It's difficult to see what USB connection that is under 'PC'. It almost looks like 'USB Mini B' rather than 'USB Micro B'.

If it turned out to be 'Mini' rather than 'Micro', then you'd need one of these instead.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-USB-MALE-TO-USB-FEMALE-ADAPTER-CONVERTER-CABLE-UK-/200814667837?pt=UK_Computing_USB_Cables&hash=item2ec17ca83d

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Mjk5WDUwNg==/z/PoYAAMXQrC9SbBFM/$(KGrHqZHJCYFJq3chyCTBSbBFK7RpQ~~60_12.JPG

[Trevhib]

Here is the guide from Wikipedia:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Usb_connectors.JPG/400px-Usb_connectors.JPG

Left to right (ruler in centimeters):

Micro-B plug
UC-E6 proprietary (non-USB) plug
Mini-B plug
Standard-A receptacle (upside down)
Standard-A plug
Standard-B plug


If you're struggling with the cabling at this level, I'd advise getting someone to do the install :agree:

[Nottswoody]

Cheers trev

Second from the left.. It's up and running I just want to see the map and fault find.. It splutters every now and then scoff says plug it in run the programme off adaptronics web site press f2 and copy the map send it to him and he will sort it then re upload the adjusted map.. My local PC place won't go near it because it's "in my car" I told him I only want the leads

[Nottswoody]

Just looking at the 420d:

http://www.efi-parts.co.uk/i/adaptronic_select_440_front.jpg

It's difficult to see what USB connection that is under 'PC'. It almost looks like 'USB Mini B' rather than 'USB Micro B'.

If it turned out to be 'Mini' rather than 'Micro', then you'd need one of these instead.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINI-USB-MALE-TO-USB-FEMALE-ADAPTER-CONVERTER-CABLE-UK-/200814667837?pt=UK_Computing_USB_Cables&hash=item2ec17ca83d

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/Mjk5WDUwNg==/z/PoYAAMXQrC9SbBFM/$(KGrHqZHJCYFJq3chyCTBSbBFK7RpQ~~60_12.JPG

Got to be this then? I have the other end now.. Thanks again..

[Nottswoody]

How embaressing :ashamed::ashamed: or I could just use my go pro lead that fits perfect :ashamed::ashamed: will try it now.. Iv had it all here for weeks.. Sorry bud :wasntme:

[Trevhib]

:) wicked. As long as you're moving forward with it. :agree:

Take a vid of your car/setup and get it up on YT so we can see.

[Nottswoody]

:) wicked. As long as you're moving forward with it. :agree:

Take a vid of your car/setup and get it up on YT so we can see.

I wasn't at scoffs when he did it so I don't have a vid :(

[Trevhib]

I mean when you get it back ;)

[Nottswoody]

I mean when you get it back ;)

Oh iv got it back what's the link and password to the Rtoc you tube site?

[Trevhib]

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=34145

[j4ck-dw]

cheers lads in the end i just took my ecu in pc world and they sorted me out was one of the mini usb was only a few quid so winner

[Scoff]

If ever in doubt guys just drop me an email. Work emails are read and relied to daily :)

You worked it out Jack, its a standard mini USB. No serial or other adapters required.