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Offline EricVic

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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem
« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2008, 03:32:17 PM »
Nikki,

The reason I was wondering about a laptop is that they sometimes don't have very strong USB ports and the DS2423 counter chip seems to be much more sensitive than other 1-Wire chips to the voltage and waveform on the 1-Wire network.

What kind of cable are you using? If it is not CAT5 then that could be your problem especially since you have a long run.

A Hub may work but I can't be sure.

Eric
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Offline niko

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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem
« Reply #16 on: April 29, 2008, 04:33:44 PM »
If you have a powered usb hub handy you could try that.
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Offline Nikki

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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem
« Reply #17 on: April 29, 2008, 05:34:35 PM »
Quote from: niko on April 29, 2008, 04:33:44 PM
If you have a powered usb hub handy you could try that.

Funny you said that - as its exactly what i was thinking when i was at work. I bought one on the way home and I'm about to test right now.

Will post back with the results

Eric, i am using CAT5 (UTP)
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Offline Nikki

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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem
« Reply #18 on: April 29, 2008, 06:14:42 PM »
As per my previous post - i bought a Powered USB hub on the way home and SUCCESS!!!!!!

Thanks Eric for the hint with regards to Laptop USB Controllers, it got me thinking...

And thanks to Niko - Great minds think alike  :D :D :D :D :D

Once again my thanks to all people that helped.

Regards
A Very Happy Nikki  :D :D :D
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Offline EricVic

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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem
« Reply #19 on: April 29, 2008, 06:19:36 PM »
Glad to hear that you have solved the problem.

Eric
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Offline tewin777

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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem
« Reply #20 on: May 02, 2008, 11:53:45 AM »
thats the beauty of this software and the group of users. a good advertising point for Brian. Weather-Display, the software bringing the world together!! 

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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem
« Reply #21 on: May 02, 2008, 08:39:42 PM »
good stuff on getting the problem sorted :)
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Offline Nikki

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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem
« Reply #22 on: May 03, 2008, 01:21:39 AM »
Quote from: tewin777 on May 02, 2008, 11:53:45 AM
thats the beauty of this software and the group of users. a good advertising point for Brian. Weather-Display, the software bringing the world together!! 



Absolutely! Without Brian & WD this forum simply wouldn't exist...

I've said this before and I'll say it again - Brian, you're a star...

Nikki

 
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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem
« Reply #23 on: May 03, 2008, 02:13:01 AM »
no, not me
its a team effort .i.e Chris for providing this forum and everyone who helps each other out
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Offline Nikki

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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem
« Reply #24 on: May 03, 2008, 11:39:21 AM »
Absolutely! And a very good team effort it is too.

Julian with WDL, the list goes on....  :D
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Offline N7XSQ

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Re: Hobby Boards Lightning Detector - Problem -> OK now
« Reply #25 on: May 04, 2008, 12:38:50 AM »
I am constantly amazed at the quality of the discussions that go on here without devolving into the ad-hominem attacks and flame wars that predominate in some other places.

I guess it just goes to show you that Weather Watchers have powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Weather Watchers, who can chart the course of mighty storms, render web sites with their bare hands, and who, disguised as ordinary people from all walks of life, fight a never ending battle for data, accuracy, and the best NEXRAD display.

Steve
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