Mac an USB Boebot problem.

Special_K

I can't seem to get my BOE-BOT connected to my computers (Power Mac G5 w/ 10.4.4 running.. or Laptop G4 w/ 10.4.4 running). I have tried different cables (USB A to Mini A) and multiple systems, no luck. The BOE-BOT unit will connect to my ThinkPad just fine so I know it works. By connection I mean that the Stamp Editor cannot identify the STAMP or even see the USB port in the application pull down. I have downloaded the Mac Stamp Editor version MacBS2 2.0b13 and download and installed FTDIUSBSerialDriver_v2_0_1.dmg, then when I launched the Stamp Editor a window prompted me to downgrade to the FTDIUSBSerialDriver 1.0.9.dmg. I followed all the procedures, Still no port specified in the Stamp Editor and the application has no ability to connect to the stamp.
Please help.

steve_b

What kind of USBtoSerial adapter are you using?

I've got an IMAC...with more than one USB port...have you specified what port you're using?

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Steve

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Forrest

Does the FTDI adapter register when you launch the Apple System Profiler and click on USB?

Special_K

I see the USB port as being connected to a USB <-> Serial

info on it shows this:

USB <-> Serial:

Version: 4.00
Bus Power (mA): 500
Speed: Up to 12 Mb/sec
Manufacturer: FTDI
Product ID: 0x6001
Vendor ID: 0x0403

Oh, and I am not using an adapter since the BoeBot is UBS. I plug it directly into the USB port 1.

Forrest

Hmm, it looks like it should work. I'd email the author of MacBS2 - maybe he can provide more insight into the problem.

Special_K

The newest update of the Macintosh compiler fixed the issue. I do ot know why but it works now.