Did my JP1.2/1.3 USB flash cable just die on me?

[NOAMattD]

My first post is a bittersweet one - I finally have a reason to communicate with all you fine people after two months of successful JP1 fun and researching answers to my sometimes complicated questions, but of course, it means things are so effed that I need help

I've run into a problem with my USB flash cable (made by Tommy) - tonight I was doing some work on my remote, flashing and reflashing a device upgrade I was experimenting with (and had just finished!) when suddenly IR stopped detecting the remote.

I hadn't closed IR, restarted my computer or installed any windows updates in between the last good flash and the time when IR stopped responding. I think the USB end is fine because the lights will still light up, and the red LED flashes a few times as it tries to communicate. I'm positive the wires couldn't have been pulled out of the 6 pin connector because it's such a solid construction. All I get now is "failed to open jp1.x interface."

My only guess at this point is that something in the wiring is bad. I've tried with two remotes on two computers and the same issue every time. The "check interface" reports driver errors, but I don't see how that could have happened when nothing changed besides me flashing the remote, removing the plug, and re-plugging it in a couple minutes later.

Any thoughts? I am emailing Tommy with this same info to see if he has any insight but wanted to check on the forums first.

[mdavej]

Low batteries?

[vickyg2003]

Ditto that, Flashing can drain the batteries.

When you replace the batteries, try a 981 reset as well.

[NOAMattD]

Actually I solved it, somehow the com ports had gotten corrupt and it was looking on port 3, not port 4 where the cable was.

Well there goes my "undefeated streak" of not asking for help, but since the problem is solved I'll take the opportunity to thank you two (dave and vicky), 3fg, robman and the many other people who have answered all the questions I've had long before I ever had a chance to ask them

Now off to flash my receiver device upgrade, ditch my newest OEM remote, fix my macros and enjoy our new speakers!

[NOAMattD]

Spoke too soon The cable only worked by chance, it's definitely on the fritz. I managed to hold it in the magic position long enough to get one last flash in but it's going back to Mr. Tyler this week for autopsy and replacement.