Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??
I followed up a hunch after browsing through the sample code they supply for TBCHAT. John Miles wrote: Thanks! How'd you find that option? -- john, KE5FX -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stephen Tompsett Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 1:12 AM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...?? My version of Tboltmon (version 2.60)accepts a command line argument which bypasses the selection menu e.g. TBOLTMON.EXE -c1 This does not appear to be documented. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. -- Stephen Tompsett ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??
My version of Tboltmon (version 2.60)accepts a command line argument which bypasses the selection menu e.g. TBOLTMON.EXE -c1 This does not appear to be documented. Michael Baker wrote: Hello, All-- Can anyone tell me why, when I click on the Tboltmon icon associated with my Trimble Thunderbolt, that a little Serial Port Selecton window pops up and why does my T-bolt only run after selecting COM-4? Why can't this be selected once and then forgotten about? It seems like an un-necessary step. Thanks!! Mike Baker WA4HFR Micanopy, FL ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. -- Stephen Tompsett ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??
Thanks! How'd you find that option? -- john, KE5FX -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Stephen Tompsett Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 1:12 AM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...?? My version of Tboltmon (version 2.60)accepts a command line argument which bypasses the selection menu e.g. TBOLTMON.EXE -c1 This does not appear to be documented. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??
That works for me, too! I also have version 2.60. Ken, WA2LBI On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 4:11 AM, Stephen Tompsett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My version of Tboltmon (version 2.60)accepts a command line argument which bypasses the selection menu e.g. TBOLTMON.EXE -c1 This does not appear to be documented. Michael Baker wrote: Hello, All-- Can anyone tell me why, when I click on the Tboltmon icon associated with my Trimble Thunderbolt, that a little Serial Port Selecton window pops up and why does my T-bolt only run after selecting COM-4? Why can't this be selected once and then forgotten about? It seems like an un-necessary step. Thanks!! Mike Baker WA4HFR Micanopy, FL ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. -- Stephen Tompsett ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
[time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??
Hello, All-- Can anyone tell me why, when I click on the Tboltmon icon associated with my Trimble Thunderbolt, that a little Serial Port Selecton window pops up and why does my T-bolt only run after selecting COM-4? Why can't this be selected once and then forgotten about? It seems like an un-necessary step. Thanks!! Mike Baker WA4HFR Micanopy, FL ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??
I wish I knew how to bypass that too, so if you find out, please post the answer back here. On the other hand, if you have not already noticed, if the Tbolt is up and running and plugged in the serial port when the computer boots, your mouse will appear possessed. It is a Windows feature where the OS thinks the Tbolt is a serial mouse, and it is converting the data stream into mouse movements. And no, it does not work like a navigation system :-) Doing a Google search led me to the settings that have to be changed in Windows to disable this feature. I forgot the exact steps now (Control Panel - Hardware Manager - disable Serial Mouse driver). Didier KO4BB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Baker Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 6:43 PM To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...?? Hello, All-- Can anyone tell me why, when I click on the Tboltmon icon associated with my Trimble Thunderbolt, that a little Serial Port Selecton window pops up and why does my T-bolt only run after selecting COM-4? Why can't this be selected once and then forgotten about? It seems like an un-necessary step. Thanks!! Mike Baker WA4HFR Micanopy, FL ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1339 - Release Date: 3/22/2008 4:43 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1339 - Release Date: 3/22/2008 4:43 PM ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??
In a message dated 27/03/2008 23:45:09 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone tell me why, when I click on the Tboltmon icon associated with my Trimble Thunderbolt, that a little Serial Port Selecton window pops up and why does my T-bolt only run after selecting COM-4? Why can't this be selected once and then forgotten about? It seems like an un-necessary step. I get the same pop up but have always assumed it was to allow for the possibiliy that you might have Tbolts connected to more than one, or all, of those sixteen possible ports, so giving you the option to choose which one to monitor. I guess it only runs after you select COM4 because that's the port where it sees your Thunderbolt. I've never considered it to be a significant inconvenience. regards Nigel GM8PZR ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??
Mike, I don't believe the software has any option for saving a serial port selection. At least I have never found one. It defaults to COM1. I use a USB/RS-232 converter and COM 2 because COM 1 on my laptop is in use by another application. I have to select COM2 every time I start the program. I don't do it that often so it is only a minor annoyance. As for why it only works on COM 4 on your PC, I would need a bit more information but I can speculate. Does your PC have the older RS-232 or newer USB serial ports? If you have the former, then the Trimble is connected to COM4. If you are using USB ports and a USB/RS-232 adapter (s) then the adapter has assumed the COM4 identifier when it was plugged into the USB port. When a USB/RS-232 adapter is plugged into a USB port it assumes a COMn identifier, usually the next available one. You may find that the system has already defined COM1, COM2, and COM3. This can happen if you move a USB/RS-232 adapter to a different USB port or have several adapters. In the following steps I am assuming you are using a Windows PC running XP and have USB ports and are using a USB/RS-232 adapter(s). If so go to Control Panel and open the System folder. Click on the Hardware tab. On the Hardware page click the Device Manager button. Click on the + sign next to Ports (COM LPT). You will see a list of COM ports defined on your system. If you don't see COM1 defined in the list then you COULD change the COM4 port to COM1. Here is how. Right click the COM4 entry. Click Properties. Click Port Settings. Click Advanced. Find the COM Port Number: pull down box. You should see COM4 in the box. Click the down arrow and select COM1. Click OK. Click OK until you are back to the Device Manager screen where you started. You should see COM1 listed as one of the ports. It may be necessary to close and reopen the Device Manager to see the change. Good luck. Ken, WA2LBI On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 7:43 PM, Michael Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, All-- Can anyone tell me why, when I click on the Tboltmon icon associated with my Trimble Thunderbolt, that a little Serial Port Selecton window pops up and why does my T-bolt only run after selecting COM-4? Why can't this be selected once and then forgotten about? It seems like an un-necessary step. Thanks!! Mike Baker WA4HFR Micanopy, FL ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??
Quoth Didier Juges at 2008-03-28 11:03... I wish I knew how to bypass that too, so if you find out, please post the answer back here. ... It is a Windows feature where the OS thinks the Tbolt is a serial mouse, and it is converting the data stream into mouse movements. And no, it does not work like a navigation system :-) ftp://ftp.trimble.com/pub/sct/embedded/bin/TrimbleGPSMonitor_V1-05-0.zip Extract the PDF manual from the zip file - gives instructions which should help. Basically, if Windows 'sees' a constant input stream from a serial device, it foolishly assumes that what is connected is a mouse. Glad I don't use Windows ;-) Cheers M -- Matthew Smith Smiffytech - Technology Consulting Web Application Development Business: http://www.smiffytech.com/ Personal: http://www.smiffysplace.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/smiffy ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??
Marty, Thanks for the link, I did not know about this new software. I will try it. The manual appears well done too. Didier KO4BB -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Matthew Smith Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 8:02 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...?? Quoth Didier Juges at 2008-03-28 11:03... I wish I knew how to bypass that too, so if you find out, please post the answer back here. ... It is a Windows feature where the OS thinks the Tbolt is a serial mouse, and it is converting the data stream into mouse movements. And no, it does not work like a navigation system :-) ftp://ftp.trimble.com/pub/sct/embedded/bin/TrimbleGPSMonitor_ V1-05-0.zip Extract the PDF manual from the zip file - gives instructions which should help. Basically, if Windows 'sees' a constant input stream from a serial device, it foolishly assumes that what is connected is a mouse. Glad I don't use Windows ;-) Cheers M No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1339 - Release Date: 3/22/2008 4:43 PM ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
