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Is the DE-5000 software useful?

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VA:
@technogeeky
I will try to answer.
1.The transmission delay on the PC is very small. One of the advantages of software, is the ability to display on a large screen.
2.The device has the capability of a dual display, But to display different information from the second display, you need to switch, The software receives and displays all the data at once.
3.Some data received by the software have additional resolution that is not displayed on the screen
For some people, these features can be useful, but I believe that it is not worth the money that ask for the original kit.
But if you make the adapter yourself (it cost me $ 2) Then it's worth it.

VA:
@technogeeky
"Does it do graphs or anything?"
Yes. Here is an example graphic, NTC thermistor.

Calambres:

--- Quote from: VA on June 07, 2017, 02:29:50 am ---Why spend $ 60 on the IR-USB module |O. I was able to connect to the PC with just one phototransistor and USB-UART(TTL) converter ?nd the software is available for free.
You can use any Chinese USB-TTL converter, but I used the module with CP2102.
Phototransistor L-53P3C.
Here is a video demonstration: https://youtu.be/0tOvNqYPlwY

--- End quote ---

Sorry to restart an old topic but I cannot make it work.

- I've used this UART-USB:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CP2102-MICRO-USB-to-UART-TTL-Module-6Pin-Serial-Converter-STC-Replace-FT232/331768750751?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

- I installed the Silicon Labs CP210x USB to UART Bridge driver, Win7, 64bits:
https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers
Had to turn off the option "Allow the computer to turn of this device to save power". Otherwise the ON LED turned off after a few seconds.

- I've used a L53P3C phototransistor (Collector to RXI and Emmiter to GND):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Infra-Red-Remote-Phototransistor-Receiver-L-53P3C/202033205149?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=502031433039&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

- Installed the original DE-6000 software (valid for the DE-5000) from IETLABS:
https://www.ietlabs.com/de6000-lcr-meter.html

- I made a 3D printed plastic case as per the files in the russian youtube.

Everything seemed OK but the SW cannot read anything from the DE-5000 and, yes, I clicked the PC key...

More:

- I've attached a scope to the L53P3C and got a pulse every 500ms.

- I've pointed a digital camera towards the DE-5000 infrared emmiter diode and clearly saw a light pulse every half second in the camera screen.


Any ideas?

VA:
Hi, maybe you have a fake L53P3C phototransistor, or it solder wrong?
Also maybe CP2102 damaged, or Pull-UP Resistor on RXI does not work or have cold join.
If hardware is ok, try open COM port in Putty, see if there is any data.
In software choose the right com port.
Here is a software that works for me: https://goo.gl/ahJzZo
This is my video, and I'm not Russian, I'm Ukrainian.

Calambres:

--- Quote from: VA on March 15, 2019, 12:00:35 pm ---Hi, maybe you have a fake L53P3C phototransistor, or it solder wrong?
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Don't think so: I get pulses from it when I probe it with a scope.
I've used two of them: Collector to RXI and Emmiter to GND. Collector is the short lead and "flat" side of the capsule "rim".


--- Quote from: VA on March 15, 2019, 12:00:35 pm ---Also maybe CP2102 damaged, or Pull-UP Resistor on RXI does not work or have cold join.
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When I connect it to the computer it instantly starts the COM port in the device driver and apparently works well. Regarding the cold joint, RXI reads 4.2V  to ground... yes, this is one of those CP2102 boards that read 4.2V in the 3.3V port  >:(


--- Quote from: VA on March 15, 2019, 12:00:35 pm ---If hardware is ok, try open COM port in Putty, see if there is any data.
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Sorry but I do not know how to do that  :-[


--- Quote from: VA on March 15, 2019, 12:00:35 pm ---In software choose the right com port.
--- End quote ---
Already done: COM4 in my case, no "autodetect"


--- Quote from: VA on March 15, 2019, 12:00:35 pm ---Here is a software that works for me: https://goo.gl/ahJzZo
--- End quote ---
I'll give it a try but it is apparently the same SW...


--- Quote from: VA on March 15, 2019, 12:00:35 pm ---This is my video, and I'm not Russian, I'm Ukrainian.
--- End quote ---
Sorry, mate!  :-[

Thanks a lot for your answers!

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