Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-08 Thread Scott Manthe
Hi David, Have you tried right-clicking on the MacLogger DX app icon and checking the "Prevent App Nap" box in he info window? This will prevent the Mini from going into sleep mode when you're running MacLogger. 73, Scott N9AA On 9/7/15 5:39 PM, David Ahrendts wrote: What can ya do to keep

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-08 Thread David Ahrendts
Scott, that would appear to be the solution. Thanks, everyone, for your input and comments. Best wishes. David A., KC0XT, LA > On Sep 8, 2015, at 5:30 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: > > Hi David, > Have you tried right-clicking on the MacLogger DX app icon and checking the >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-08 Thread Walter Underwood
I generally have “Never” set for going to sleep on my work MacBook. I log onto other servers and run scripts that might take an hour or so. The Mac really is doing nothing during that time, but it needs to stay awake to keep the connection up. wunder K6WRU CM87wj

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-08 Thread Scott Manthe
The "App Nap" feature is separate from your sleep settings. It puts individual applications to sleep regardless of your system settings. Apparently, in Yosemite and El Capitan (a name so dumb I'll never upgrade), Apple has removed the ability to control this easily from from the user. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-07 Thread Jack Brindle
Current requirements for the USB-Serial adapter can be seen by running a system report (About This Mac, then click on then System Report button). Then, select the USB entry under Hardware. If you have a lot of devices, figuring out which it is could be a challenge, but it will most likely be

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-07 Thread Joel Black
I have turned off computer sleep on my Late 2012 iMac. It is set to “Never.” I do have my screen set to go to sleep. I have an add-on called Caffeine which, when selecting with my mouse, will allow me to either keep the display on or allow it to go to sleep. It’s my understanding that OS X runs

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-07 Thread David Ahrendts
Many thanks for the half-dozen direct responses off list. Most of you run a powered USB hub for the KUSB (or several). May I ask what type/brand powered hub are you successfully using with your Mac device for the KUSB or multiple KUSBs? It appears the chip in the KUSB can be interpreted as a

[Elecraft] Elecraft Mac People: KUSB Issue

2015-09-07 Thread David Ahrendts
What can ya do to keep your fabulous Mac OS X device (in my case a Mac Mini) from kicking off the KUSB when it goes to sleep? Trying to keep MacLogger connected to the K3S via it’s KUSB for several days at a time (like Labor Day weekend). It appears to get kicked off for inactivity as a power