Hello people, my apologies for a slight change in direction though still related to Race Management, any help/advise would be most appreciated.
I am using DS kit (great kit) but have been unable to get my PC running XP to see the DS 300 Lap Counter, I have adjusted the baud rate from the default 96000 to 57600 and, still nothing.
So, I was wandering, if it's possible to convert to USB ?
Frankly, if I had known how difficult it was going to be set up a connection between the DS Lap Counter 300 Pro and my computer via Com Port simply to retrieve the codes required to get the Winslot Software, I'm pretty sure I would not of bothered - I like many like stuff to work straight out of the box.
Worst, there are no understandable instruction in the DS Manual for trouble shooting, in fact, overall the Manual is pretty poorly put together, I am sure many that use DS kit have notice how one sentence on a topic within the Manual appears both contradictory and confusing.
Even more perverse is that, in spite of the fact you've already paid hard cash for their (DS Electronic) kit and the software (Winslot) which, I know is free, nevertheless you have to go through an unbelievable time consuming process seeking help from various people and there are no guarantee - even the retailer can not supply the software even though, they are aware that you have made a genuine purchase.
I have had this kit for nearly 3 months now - I have tried everything and can still not retrieve the Winslot Codes
I know this is an old thread but, assuming I wasn't sold a dud, please, anyone, any advise would be really appreciated. I can not stand the thought of returning to Scalextric RMS, its depressing lol.....
I am using DS kit (great kit) but have been unable to get my PC running XP to see the DS 300 Lap Counter, I have adjusted the baud rate from the default 96000 to 57600 and, still nothing.
So, I was wandering, if it's possible to convert to USB ?
Frankly, if I had known how difficult it was going to be set up a connection between the DS Lap Counter 300 Pro and my computer via Com Port simply to retrieve the codes required to get the Winslot Software, I'm pretty sure I would not of bothered - I like many like stuff to work straight out of the box.
Worst, there are no understandable instruction in the DS Manual for trouble shooting, in fact, overall the Manual is pretty poorly put together, I am sure many that use DS kit have notice how one sentence on a topic within the Manual appears both contradictory and confusing.
Even more perverse is that, in spite of the fact you've already paid hard cash for their (DS Electronic) kit and the software (Winslot) which, I know is free, nevertheless you have to go through an unbelievable time consuming process seeking help from various people and there are no guarantee - even the retailer can not supply the software even though, they are aware that you have made a genuine purchase.
I have had this kit for nearly 3 months now - I have tried everything and can still not retrieve the Winslot Codes
I know this is an old thread but, assuming I wasn't sold a dud, please, anyone, any advise would be really appreciated. I can not stand the thought of returning to Scalextric RMS, its depressing lol.....
