Config Tool Beta_3 not working

There are still a number of people who seem to be unable to get the Config Tool to work correctly and are getting the dreaded "Something is wrong" message (I am one of them).I used the serial port sniffer ASP to look at the data going from the Config Tool application and coming from the Ardupilot (fitted with shield but no GPS and ver 2.2 software). The attached file shows all the activity including setting up the port and then finally sending and receiving data with the data in Hex when I press Write to write blank data to the A/Pilot.It seems a block of data is sent to the A/Pilot and that it responds.Can Jordi or Chris tell what is happening or not happening?regards Peter

Serial data when using config tool 280609.doc

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  • When I try to upload with the sparkfun cable, I get the error "Value was either too large or too small for an Int32"
    Is that the erro because of the cable type or why is that error?
    Thanks
  • Developer
    If my calculations are correct maybe i can tweak the utility to pull down the DTR to reset the board, i don't know. I have the 3.3V sparkfun module and is working fine... Only the one is wrong i guess is the earlier versions (5volts).
  • Developer
    The data sheet of the cable is here:
    http://www.ftdichip.com/Documents/DataSheets/Modules/DS_TTL232R3V3.pdf

    and the data sheet of the sparksucks module is here:
    http://www.sparkfun.com/datasheets/DevTools/Arduino/FTDI%20Basic.pdf

    The only difference i can tell is that the reset signal in one is #RTS (FTDI cable) and in SF module is connected the DTR. I ignore whats going on...
  • Developer
    Hello Peter,

    Sorry but i can't see directly any problem. I must have the hardware in my hands in order to debug. Mine is working perfectly, i don't see the way to repair something that is working for me =). The only way to solve this issue i guess is until an expert in programming that is experienced in the problem and understands the ISP protocol and all the variables is the one that will tell me exactly what the problem is in his current hardware. I can do it but i toll you i need the hardware in my hands.
  • 3D Robotics
    Peter, can you tell us which FTDI cable you're using? We can't get the Sparkfun ones to work, but the DIY Drones/Adafruit one works fine...
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