Serial to USB datalogger

[1993-Talon-TSI]

I have a dell laptop Insprion 8600, which only comes with 2 USB's, no serial port. I Have tmo and the cable and a serial to usb adapter. The logger works, but the data is all over the map, like one second it is a 100rpm then 8000rpm? will this setup not work cause of my usb port? Any help or fixes would be greatly appreitated!!!
no one is giving me straight answer?

Thanks Mike

 

[Whitetalonb16g]

sorry i can't help, but, I have tried the same setup and i can't even get it to recognize the COM port

if anyone knows a soultion to his or my problem plz post.

 

[coltboostin]

hey i have a new laptop and the same thing is happening. please let me know if you find a resolution to this problem!

 

[Skunked tsi]

The adapters you are using are not able to support it I had this same Problem. It is kinda hit or miss when it comes to them so I hear from the dsmlink forums. The one that is tried and proven is from COMP USA and is about 30 bucks. Also there is a place close to me that has one that works its actually the one I use. For 24.99 I would be happy to snag 1 up for you guys and ship them your way if you dont have a comp usa close by.
Tyler

 

[dsmayhem]

Yeah the one the DSMlink guys said to get was a "Keyspan" brand USB to serial adapter. I have used it w/o any problem with my DSMLink for a couple months now.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=309975&pfp=SEARCH

 

[Skunked tsi]

Yeah the one the DSMlink guys said to get was a "Keyspan" brand USB to serial adapter. I have used it w/o any problem with my DSMLink for a couple months now.

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=309975&pfp=SEARCH

Beat me to it yes that is the one I was reffering to.
Tyler