Sorry if this sounds very stupid but i cant work out how to connect the megajolt unit to my laptop. I have wired in a 9v supply and earthed that to the other side of the battery then i plugged the cable in to my laptop that joins the 9 pin connector on the magajolt unit.
My laptop then says new software found, then it tried to install something but it says it cant do it.
Have i missed something?
Please help asap.
Cheers
TOM
Contecting my Megajolt lite JR to my laptop
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ok then i have found out that i have to download the config software, so iv done that but now it says i have to select which port to config with... the cable to join the magajolt unit to my laptop converts to USB so has anyone got any idea what port i should select if any....
Hi Tom,
Based on your description it appears you may need to still install the drivers for your USB->Serial adapter. Normally the adapter comes with a CD containing drivers and software; be sure you have this installed correctly.
Next; you will need to identify what COM port windows assigned your USB->Serial adapter. With it plugged into your computer, go into Windows Device Manager and look down the list of devices, and expand the 'Ports' item. You should see what COM port windows assigned your adapter.
So once you know the COM port you can set this in the MJLJ configuration software by accessing the Tools/Configurator options window.
Providing your MJLJ is powered up, you should be able to communicate with the unit- retrieve / load ignition maps, etc.
let us know how you work out!
Based on your description it appears you may need to still install the drivers for your USB->Serial adapter. Normally the adapter comes with a CD containing drivers and software; be sure you have this installed correctly.
Next; you will need to identify what COM port windows assigned your USB->Serial adapter. With it plugged into your computer, go into Windows Device Manager and look down the list of devices, and expand the 'Ports' item. You should see what COM port windows assigned your adapter.
So once you know the COM port you can set this in the MJLJ configuration software by accessing the Tools/Configurator options window.
Providing your MJLJ is powered up, you should be able to communicate with the unit- retrieve / load ignition maps, etc.
let us know how you work out!
Thank you very much for your reply, things make alot more sence now 
Yes i did get a CD with the cable but i was unsure which application to install because when i open the CD it just comes up with 12 different folders, the titles of each foler are:
Card Reader
HDD ENCLOSURE
JM Driver
MHDB225 DVIVER
PCI CARD
pl2506
U Disk
USB CARD READER
USB Interface Link
USB Move Box
USB TO IDE
X Driver
Should i just try and install all of them and see if it will work or do you have any idea which one i should be installing?
Thanks again for your help
Yes i did get a CD with the cable but i was unsure which application to install because when i open the CD it just comes up with 12 different folders, the titles of each foler are:
Card Reader
HDD ENCLOSURE
JM Driver
MHDB225 DVIVER
PCI CARD
pl2506
U Disk
USB CARD READER
USB Interface Link
USB Move Box
USB TO IDE
X Driver
Should i just try and install all of them and see if it will work or do you have any idea which one i should be installing?
Thanks again for your help
