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Reset problem caused by smart phone software

Graham StablerGraham Stabler Posts: 2,510
edited 2011-02-10 05:17 in Propeller 1
My propeller protoboard kept resetting itself but not if I was doing any debugging through the usb port, so I assumed the problem was noise and tried a shorter cable, even one with a choke on it. Still no joy.

It turns out the problem was the PC companion software that works with my Android phone (x-10 mini pro) and runs in the task bar. It must be trying to keep a beady eye out for connected phones or something? Anyway closing it prevents the problem.

Graham

Comments

  • Graham StablerGraham Stabler Posts: 2,510
    edited 2011-02-09 16:02
    p.s. I took a lot longer to discover this than it sounds :(
  • Cole LoganCole Logan Posts: 196
    edited 2011-02-09 16:28
    I remember this same problem with palm PDA that had the desktop sync software.
  • Graham StablerGraham Stabler Posts: 2,510
    edited 2011-02-10 02:50
    When I closed the software on a hunch I actually thought I was being pretty stupid, I'm surprised really.

    Something to think about if you want to make a product with a USB connection I guess???

    I've changed the title to make it easier to find by search (I searched for a solution first).

    Graham
  • LeonLeon Posts: 7,620
    edited 2011-02-10 05:17
    I had the same problem with my Palm PDA software, I had to terminate the program when I needed to use the Propeller Tool. It took me some time to find out the cause of the problem.
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