JP1 Remotes

just4fn · Joined: 23 Nov 2003 Posts: 199

I really try to use the usb cable for my jp1 but it is very unstable. It will connect and upload but the next time it says check batteries. I have tried everything including taking out batteries, new batteries, switching batteries. The only thing that works is to unplug the usb cable and let is sit for about a minute and then its good to go for about 1 or 2 uploads. My homemade parallel cable works perfect but I cant use it with my laptop. Any ideas? I can't be the only one with this frustration.
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The Robman · Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:34 am Post subject:

I don't recall anyone else having this problem, but regardless, in order for anyone to be able to help, we would need to know exactly which USB cable you have. Could you please mention where you bought the cable and if the seller offers more than one cable for sale, which cable you bought.
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just4fn · Joined: 23 Nov 2003 Posts: 199

I purchased the jp1 usb about 5 or 6 years ago when jp1 was the only known format. I actually purchased 2 of them and they both acted the same. If I was going to guess, I may have purchased them from diygadget.com but I am not sure. I don't know how much this helps. I have also downloaded the most current drivers. I'm using ir 8.03. with windows 7 although it acted the same with my other computer with xp.
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3FG · Expert Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 3367

If you mean that you have two interface cables and they both give the same error, then it is unlikely that there is a poor connection or other new hardware problem. So it is probably worthwhile to try the WinUSB driver that we developed a year or two ago. I don't think we have seen your particular error before, but replacing the Delcom driver has helped with some other errors.

The instructions explain some of the motivation for using the WinUSB driver, and also explain how to determine if you have a 32 or 64 bit operating system. Once that is understood, you can download and install either the 32 or 64 bit driver.

32 bit driver

64 bit driver

eferz · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:52 am Post subject:

3FG · Expert Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 3367

eferz,
That picture is of a Tommy Tyler JP1.3 flash cable. His JP1 cable doesn't have LEDs and is grey, I believe.

eferz · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:08 am Post subject:

vickyg2003 · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:13 am Post subject: Re: jp1 usb very unstable

The Robman · Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 12:46 pm Post subject:

Does your cable have a separate gray box for the circuitry? If so, it probably is a diygadget cable, as I think all of Tommy's cables have always had the circuitry hidden in the USB end of the cable.

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just4fn · Joined: 23 Nov 2003 Posts: 199

mine looks just like the one with the grey box. For what it's worth. I seem to get connections without unplugging by using a 4 port hub, and when the fault comes up, I have been using the tab to check interface- it shows ok then it will work for 1 or 2 more times.
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