Straight Serial Cable vs. Not Null Modem

**notorious90000** · 09-26-2011, 05:45 PM

I just bought a cable from Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00066HPU6

It says it is a modem cable.
So is this a null modem cable ???

And when I briefly went through this site
http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/all...256F720071DECF

I'm still not sure what is the difference between two.
Do I need to purchase a new cable ???
Or
Can I still use the cable I have bought before???

**notorious90000** · 09-27-2011, 03:53 PM

NVM.
This is what I found out about Modem Cable vs. Null Modem Cable.
I still do not understand what they do.....
All I needed to know was, if I have got the right Serial Cable.

Modem Cable = Straight Serial Cable.
Null Modem Cable = Crossover Cable.

I still have not updated the firmware yet, because I do not have serial port on my laptop, so that I have ordered an express card. (Still waiting for it to come).

So according to DjTechtools.com....
I need to buy a Modem Cable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please correct me if I'm wrong !!!!!!!!!!!

**padi_04** · 09-27-2011, 04:06 PM

Did you try writing to support about your doubt?

**photojojo** · 09-27-2011, 05:43 PM

You do not want a null modem cable. You do want a standard serial cable.

**notorious90000** · 09-27-2011, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by padi_04

Did you try writing to support about your doubt?

What are you 12yrs old????
Instead of making good comment, it is wrong or not to help the forum.
You decided to make dumb a comment.
Thank you for helping everyone.

**padi_04** · 09-27-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by notorious90000

What are you 12yrs old????
Instead of making good comment, it is wrong or not to help the forum.
You decided to make dumb a comment.
Thank you for helping everyone.

It's not dumb, it's redundant. You'll be amazed by the amount of people who skip the basic steps and go straight out calling for help.

**notorious90000** · 09-27-2011, 09:08 PM

People skip the basic steps....................
Why do you think that it is happening ???

I decided to not to get a cable from DjTechtools, because I did not wanted to pay $10 for a cable.
Also they do not really explain well....
They say SERIAL CABLE.
They don't mention about that the cable need to be 9pin MALE to FEMALE Straight Cable.

Also the term NULL MODEM CABLE drove me crazy !!!!!!!!!

When I purchased the firmware chip.
This is what they have wrote on a letter.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASE AND SUPPORT!
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR NEW FIRMWARE UPGRADE KIT. FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLATION AND REALATED FILES, PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING URL:

WWW.TINYURL.COM/FIRMWAREGUIDE

THAT PAGE WILL GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE STEPS REQUIRED TO UPGRADE YOUR VCI-100 TO THE LATEST FIRMWARE VERSION. IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE VISIT OUR FORUM AND GO TO THE "DJ TT PRODUCT SUPPORT" AREA WHERE THERE IS AN ENTIRE SECTION DEDICATED TO "VCI-100 FIRMWARE SUPPORT."

ALTHOUGH YOU CAN TRY OTHER CONFIGURATIONS WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PERFORM THE UPDATE ON A PC COMPUTER RUNNING XP WITH A SERIAL PORT AND A SERIAL CABLE. THAT SERIAL CABLE NEEDS TO BE A STANDARD SERIAL CABLE AND NOT A "NULL MODEM CABLE".

What I'm trying to say about that letter is, they could have colorful PDF file on the website with specific details of what to do OR they need to make another video of how to do it.
Most of people doesn't even know the difference between "STANDARD SERIAL CABLE" & "NULL MODEM CABLE".

They need to explicitly explain the importance of getting right cable and not missing any of steps. (On the video, THEY DID MENTION NOT TO GET usb to serial cable !!!!!)
And also I have read that Ean did miss a step in the video.........

Otherwise people will have difficult time trying to get cheaper cable from AMAZON or EBAY.

Although I have bought the VCI-100 more than a month ago, I still haven't used the mixer properly. Because I was confused with VGA port and SERIAL port, Cable problem, and buying EXPRESS CARD to upgrade the firmware.:eek:

**photojojo** · 09-27-2011, 10:27 PM

Wow

**Liambo** · 09-28-2011, 03:09 AM

I was about to come in and help but your being a bit douche-ish towards people. I understand your confusion but no need to get so uptight about it all!

Also little tip, you coulda made a serial cable for about 60 pence rather than spending 2.99 on one