Rob LaRe Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 CTB16DV6 - Hardware Utility 1.6.1 - Sees unit but only id 01, no matter what I set the dials to.Had another neighbor want to join the show this year at the last moment - figured as opposed to needing to air ship controller and begging Dan for super speedy service - I borrowed one from a friend to use until I can get another one shipped.Using SC485-RJ45 Serial Adapter connected to PC (Comm 1)Have just this controller hooked to the pc currently.PC runs Windows 98... I know, I know but always figured if it ain't broke, don't fix it.I know I can set ID numbers on old unit (no dials) via the hardware utility - anyway to do that to this one (thus ignoring dial settings)? Or am I just missing something simple. I know I should know this... but working on very little sleep and feeling kinda slap-happy so thought I'd reach out here.Thanks,Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank A. Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Good morningcan not override rotary switch settingsFrank A.have a great Thanksgiving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob LaRe Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Any ideas why it only shows up as unit 01? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank A. Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hidoes the unit have rotary switches to set idFrank A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob LaRe Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yes - that is what I meant by "dials" in my original post. Rotary switches is a better term... tired sorry about that I have tried several different combinations but regardless hardware utility reports back finding unit id 01I'm familiar with setting the rotary switches and have about 24 other controllers all set. Didn't know if there was something about this particular controller / version that doesn't play friendly with my old version of hardware utility, etcThanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank A. Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 HiI am at a losswill watch this for infosomeone will have an answerup till a couple of weeks ago I was running 98se witha serial adapter -- no problems -- but iuse an usb to serial adapter cable fromradio shack and use my rs232 comm port for x10I made this piece up before realizing you are one of the sole supporters ofLOR I have to find out where you are in relation to I_76 and I-71 in OhioFrank A. Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Plak Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Hi Rob,try this as I got this from Dan some time back.I suggest that your reset the controller. Power off, set unit ID switches to 00 then power back on a few seconds. Power off then set the unit ID switches back to the original settings.also remove the data line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob LaRe Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thanks Jerry. Was just jumping on to post that oddly enough I had it search one more time (set id to F0) and it found it as the correct ID. Might be back in business. Now if I can get the two wireless homes down at the end to show up (always finicky) we might once again have blinky lights on Hail Ridge Drive :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wbottomley Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Rob... it's good to see you're still in business!That street has always been a sight--even before 60 minutes or CBS morning show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob LaRe Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thanks William.Think I got the whole thing up and running last night - looks like we'll have 20... maybe 21 homes on the street this year. :cool: Couldn't do it without the help of probably the greatest neighbors and friends one could hope for.Happy Thanksgiving.-Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Plak Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Hey Rob,now you need to do the water tower.Have a Great Thanksgiving to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob LaRe Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 I'm working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Plak Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Rod,tell everyone how far the water tower from your Houses LOL :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Levelius Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Oh gee whiz, just a couple ELL units and he oughta be able to hit it And yes, I've see Rob's display -Gary- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob LaRe Posted November 26, 2009 Author Share Posted November 26, 2009 Funny - I've actually got the house next to the tower in the show, so I'm sure I could make it happen... Columbus might get a little testy about it I am certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Levelius Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Oh gee whiz Rob, where's their sense of humor and Christmas spirit?-Gary- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidPeterson Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Down here in my part of Cincinnati, Mt. Washington, they light up our water tower (static lights running down), legend is it started as a couple of drunks at the local bar, but now it's an official thing, so it's not unprecedented! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob LaRe Posted November 28, 2009 Author Share Posted November 28, 2009 hmmmmmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidPeterson Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 They'd probably really need to be LED, our lights run down the tower and probably has a lot of amps.Heck, I have to split my house outline up to spread out the amps, until LED next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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