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Re: Driver Issues

Clark,

The Loco Buffer uses an FTDI chip similar to SPROG but you need to
install the drivers for both in order to get the correct setup. i
don't anticipate nay problems. Don't know about the Quantum Programmer.

Andrew

--- In sprog-dcc@..., "Clark Thorp" <llyffant2000@...>
wrote:
>
> I am finally recovering from a lightening strike that took out all my
> computers. So now I have a new PC to connect to the layout and
> programming track. I recall USB drivers have been an issue in the
> past, so before I start I thought I'd ask for current thinking.
>
> I need to set up a Loco Buffer II-USB, a USB SPROG II and a QSI
> Quantum Programmer. All of these (of course) came with their own USB
> install software. Is there any reason I should NOT simply install
> each device according to the instructions? Or are there known
> conflicts/gotchas?
>
> The machine is running Windows XP, SP3. I am cross-posting this to
> the QSI Group.
>
> Clark Thorp
> www.nysry.com
>





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I am finally recovering from a lightening strike that took out all my computers. So now I have a new PC to connect to the layout and programming track. I...
Clark Thorp
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Sep 3, 2008
9:34 pm

Clark, The Loco Buffer uses an FTDI chip similar to SPROG but you need to install the drivers for both in order to get the correct setup. i don't anticipate...
andrew_croslanduk
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Sep 4, 2008
11:47 am

... Both the Quantum Programmer and the NCE USB interface uses the SiLabs CP210x USB to serial chip. ...
Dave Falkenburg
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Sep 4, 2008
3:53 pm

Thanks, Andrew. Install Loco Buffer AND Sprog buffers and let Windoze figure out who drives what. I love it when (at least part of) a plan comes...
Clark Thorp
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Sep 4, 2008
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