Please upload Maplin USB To Serial RS232 Drivers :D

[xpl0it3d]

Hi,

I have aquired a Nikkai USB to Serial adapter: USB to Serial 9-Pin Male Adaptor > Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=29968)

But am unfortunately without a Driver disk. I need this desperately to install.

Would anyone so kindly upload the required files to RapidShare: Easy Filehosting (http://www.rapidshare.com) or a similar file host?

It is much appreciated :D

Tom

[thewizardofodds]

i've posted the link. have a search

[thewizardofodds]

Thank you very much :) Found

cool. let me know how you get on. I'm having probs with mine

[westkill]

i think these are the drivers for mine :)

[reddave]

Here are the drivers I use.

[thewizardofodds]

Here are the drivers I use.


is it the maplin one

[reddave]

not sure buddy I was given it I just got the drivers off the net and it worked fine

[thewizardofodds]

i think these are the drivers for mine :)

the one i downloaded from maplin site did not work but yours did mate. cheers

[jenny]

Here are the drivers I use.
Excellent, thanks.

[Tdub]

Im running the Kryptview and got the maplin cable, gonna try your drivers see how I get on.

[krazylegz]

if you have vista on it should install the drivers itself....well mine did anyway

[Tdub]

Why wont it let me download the drivers?

[Andy taylor]

Why wont it let me download the drivers?

right click and save as

[Andy taylor]

Why wont it let me download the drivers?

Ah ignore my last post........the Pm explains it all . You need to post before you can download files.

Seems fair enough!. lol

[muzzy2kuk]

i am too in need of drivers will the rar files above work?

[DDjnr]

excellent stuff guys i was sure mine was goosed as it said vista didnt need drivers and windows couldnt find any . but they worked a treat

[aneeshparmar]

none of the files work for me cos i cant download em.
and ive tryed others but i have vista so its not workin at the moment
any help?

[patleahy]

this looks like what i might need? i have vista and just bought this maplin adapter and it doesnt work.

[reddave]

Here is my driver for USB to serial, hope it helps someone

[Deemoon]

:party :I'm having soem problems with this cable on Windows Vista. I'll try the downloads and let people know results. D

[bub]

I was having trouble with Vista aswell I tried the drivers that came with the adaptor and the drivers on this thread and nothing worked. So I done a bit of searching and used this 'Windows Vista driver for prolific chip USB Serial Adapters' plugged in the Nikkai usb adaptor and Vista recognised it no problem at all

[bub]

lets hope it works

works for me :party :

[WrInKeY]

i think these are the drivers for mine :)

im gunna give these a go as well................. cheers

[samuel kiz]

I have got the same problem , I bought a Maplin USB to Rs232 but their driver doesn't install and I tried the driver you provided here ut it is also unuccessfull , I need help on how you did it pleaaaase .

[samuel kiz]

I was having trouble with Vista aswell tried no drivers, drivers that came with the adaptor and the drivers on this thread and nothing worked. So I done a bit of searching and used this 'Windows Vista driver for prolific chip USB Serial Adapters' plugged in the Nikkai usb adaptor and Vista recognised it no problem at all

I have tried to unzip the file you ' ve provided with winrar but it is saying "file corrupted" can you check the file and upload it again please ?

[samuel kiz]

Thanks with that prolific USB drver it worked for me .

[bal247]

Hi Need help downloading the Maplin USB To Serial RS232 Drivers. i am running on vista and the disc that came with the USb does not work.

[Snoopy6_6]

Vista strikes again :s

[Snoopy6_6]

Downloaded & installed :)

Nice one guys

[bamm88]

Having same problems - Vista, disc that came with lead does not work and driver downloads dont seem to either!!!

[jonfs2000]

Was lookin on the google for a while. could only find here. thanks..

[bub]

ok get it from here Windows Vista driver for prolific chip USB Serial Adapters (http://www.cooldrives.com/wividrforprc.html) this will sort out your vista problems with the Maplins Serial to usb lead

[xtrim]

westkill - thanks. your drivers helped!

[pauloc]

I'm having the identical problem. looks as if some of the drivers mentioned here could do the trick.

[bub]

Will this work with vista?

have you bothered to read this thread properly? I have already posted a working driver fior vista

[benny/9]

Will this work with vista?
**********************************************
i use vista home premium on my computer and
i have a usb to serial converter from maplin
and it came with a driver disc, but i did'nt it
when i plugged the device in the usb port a
panel popped up asking do you want vista to
find a driver for this device i clicked yes and
it set it up on com port 3 and is working first class
does'nt your computer work the same?

[eagleye]

i have the same problem with the nikkai usb serial convertor on vista but i can not download the drivers in this forum as i havent posted so here goes:shakehands:

[turion]

the maplins on says on box its vista compatible but it aint.

but if you googel it it aint hard to find the Chinese manufactures web site and download drivers.

that all i did

[neoelec8]

i have the same problem with the nikkai usb serial converter:jiggin: on vista but i can not download the drivers in this forum as i havent posted so here goes

[neoelec8]

I already posted my first post but i cant download the drivers file

[caveman_nige]

m8, if you had read around the forum you would be aware that you need to make one useful post (a good intro post is a good start) then wait for 15 minutes for ther server to update your profile with download access.

[akeem777]

Hi, will this driver work with any USB to Serial adaptor? I bought one online & it came with a disc, but I'm still having trouble using it with my laptop. It will connect to box, but runs slowly & then fails updates.:giveup:

[akeem777]

Hi, I have posted an intro post & I am trying to join discussions, not looking to download at the moment. Apologies if I'm doing this wrong?

[grs2107]

thanks for that,but when I try to open the zip folder it comes up error

[GTX]

Looks like a big ommision by Maplins.. Many thanks for posting this solution. hopefully I can start using my new GPS

[GTX]

I was having trouble with Vista aswell I tried the drivers that came with the adaptor and the drivers on this thread and nothing worked. So I done a bit of searching and used this 'Windows Vista driver for prolific chip USB Serial Adapters' plugged in the Nikkai usb adaptor and Vista recognised it no problem at all
Hi Bub.

Many thanks. your files fixed my Vista challenges.

Eventually got there by also specifying which COM Port to use when setting up my GPS to Memory Map.

[murphcl]

looking for driver ??? any ideas??

[darndale08]

i'm looking for a driver for my nikki usb to serial convertor for windows vista. Bought in maplin, and box says no driver required for vista, but it wont recognise it for me. hope downloads here will work.

[caveman_nige]

looking for driver ??? any ideas??

murphcl you need to advise what driver you are asking about. Are you asking about the same driver as everybody else in this thread?

[shonkano1]

hi all
im a newbie here but this looks like a great site.I need the drivers for maplins nikkai usb to serial convertor that works with vista. Been trying ages to find as the disk that came with it does not have drivers
thanks in advance

[jckw]

im in the same boat i need the drivers for xp any help peeps thanks alot

[pudzy]

hello guys , i have windows vista plus usb serial converter now can i use drivers to flash boxes, as i have been using my brothers all along, can somebody pm me instructions , many thanks

[juslovingit]

any one got the drivers for win xp or does the vista one work with win xp

[juslovingit]

for anyone needing the win xp drivers heres the link http:///www.prolific.com.tw
and the filename:PL2303 XP driver v2.0.4.102 it works like the mutts nutts

[saj1985]

for anyone needing the win xp drivers heres the link http:///www.prolific.com.tw
and the filename:PL2303 XP driver v2.0.4.102 it works like the mutts nutts

i got my usb to rs232 from ebay it came with a drivers cd,
i installed it the drivers but it didnt work,
so i tried the drivers which have been uploaded on the first page they dont work,
and the ones you've posted 'pl2303 xp driver'
are the exact same one as i have on the drivers cd i got which like i said doesnt work!

anyone got universal drivers which work for any usb to rs232?????????

[smedblast]

Can i use USB to serial convertor to flash starview 2

[smedblast]

USB to serial cable is doing my head in, Will not work with vista ultimate no matter what drivers i use, any advice out there:devil:

[doubledecca]

I have lost my Maplin USB-Serial adapter driver disk, does this driver work OK on Windows XP

[julian]

hi, i was just wondering where u got the driver from! :santaclaus:

[juslovingit]

downloading and installing the drivers i posted from index (http://www.prolific.com.tw)
was the 1st step,
2nd step: plug out then plug back in the usb -serial cable , it usually comes up that the system filename "ser2pl.sys" is needed here is the address for that file www.floridaprobe.com/downloads/ser2pl.sys and follow the instructions to the letter on the page. good luck all

[juslovingit]

If you have already installed a USB-to-Serial converter and the Florida Probe freezes in the calibration routine, you will need to download this replacement driver file: ser2pl.sys
This file must be placed into the C:\Windows\System32\Drivers folder for Windows XP, ME or into the C:\WINNT\system32\drivers folder for Windows NT, 2000. Windows will ask if you want to replace an already existing file with that same name in the destination folder. It will show that the file you are replacing is smaller than the file downloaded here. Click 'yes' and restart your computer.

[benny/9]

for anyone who needs this info and drivers for a usb to serial converter here are the drivers for both XP and VISTA. make sure you use the correct file for your computer O/S
*******************************************
usb to serial convertor
this is a driver file for a [usb to serial convertor]
this is to enable you to use a [ laptop without a 9 pin com port] . to use a null modem cable to programme your receiver. it says plug and play on these devices, they dont and you need a driver, so if your device came without a driver disc use this it works 100%.
[1] open and run the driver file with the device unplugged
[2] it might ask you to uninstall old drivers [say yes]
[3] re-start your pc after installed.
[4] connect your usb to serial device.
[5] check in the device manager settings
[ prolific usb to serial com port.-com [1].

[norbert]

Flashed my eurovox yesterday, using the guides the only problem was getting my laptop to use the USB serial and nul modem cable.

As this was a cheep cable from flebay it came with no drivers, after searching for about two hours and trying six or seven I foung the one i needed. thought I would share this as the drivers i found on here did not work for me.

The usb port has the numbers HL-340.The driver can be downloaded from-

http://www.winchiphead.com/download/CH341/CH341SER.ZIP.

I hope saves someone some time.

[RTID75]

Thanks. Had one of these for over a month but not tried to use it until tonight!

[Lanxman]

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Maplin serial conveter (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads/pc/9/maplin-serial-conveter-541/)

[blazesf]

I have the same problem, gonna try a few of these downloads and post back if i can get it working.

Many thanks :)

[icoman]

I have the same proablem with these kind of driver rs232 but on the cable it is write HL-2303 and none of the drv. from the cd cable won't install on xp (and i am very experinced with installing driver on xp )

[spiderman01]

There is a few posts with drivers. Which one for the maplin usb please?

[Lanxman]

There is a few posts with drivers. Which one for the maplin usb please?

Her you go mate.
Digital Kaos - Downloads - Maplin serial converter (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads/pc/9/maplin-serial-converter-541/)

[SAM87]

hi, evry1, well i bought a HL RS232 CABLE from internet. when i connect to my laptop its says unknow device. i tried to update the driver but it says window already installed good driver..

i tried so many drivers but cudnt sorted out..
i m using window vista 32bit

can anybody help me out..please

thanks..

[sskhaira08@yahoo.co.uk]

Please install the software first and then plug the cable when asked and follow the instructions....

[sskhaira08@yahoo.co.uk]

Hallo every one ,
Please install the software first and then plug the cable when asked.....

[wilf]

Hi there m8, you need to contact a moderator and get you user name changed this will make you traceable to anyone looking in.

[leetay]

Hi all

Yes I need the drivers too, but you have to post first.

Just thought I'd take this opertunity to intyroduce myself

Cheers

Lee

[leetay]

Here are the drivers I use.


Hi All

I am trying to get the driver you guys have posted, however, the moderators say I cannot get them, Does anyone know why, do you have to post 15 or so times first.

If so couls someone please PM them to me

Cheers

Lee

[deanstrange]

Im having problems with this cable to, i have the disc but windows cant find driver? hmm will try one of these many suggestions cheers all!

[krazylegz]

give it about 30 mins or so then your download priviliges should be added m8

[iainw]

having great trouble down loading driver am running on xp and maplins ars useless and i cannot seem to find the manufacture websit either- please help- am not think but am pretty new to this computer lark
thanks in anticipation

[smart01]

My device work fine before, after i remove and plug in again the device notice Not Recognize and Unknown device, i'm use win vista home premium edition, does the driver work for me??

[janobi]

My device work fine before, after i remove and plug in again the device notice Not Recognize and Unknown device, i'm use win vista home premium edition, does the driver work for me??

I have a similar problem, I got it installed, but when I am opening STBlink, and trying to connect, I get a connection error. Any ideas please?

[gmoltu]

I had the same problem with usb to serial cable i hawe tried all i found here, so i found drivers so i use. tried in Vista buisness,
Xp pro X32 rar file include WINXP64

WIN98SE&ME&2K& XP &2003, MAC OS X, Win_Vista,
MAX OS 8&9,

WITH MANUAL

RapidShare: Easy Filehosting (http://rapidshare.com/files/204793212/pl2303.rar.html)
:wink:

[borostu82]

Hi Guys

I am new to this site and seem to be having the same problems as most on here. i recently purchased a nikkai USB to serial for my laptop running xp and cant seem to get the driver to install properly.

when i put the disc in just opens up with 3 files. i have tried connecting the USB cable and then tried to install this way and it says it cant locate the necessary software.

I know i need to post before i can download any of the drivers i just dont understand why the driver maplin provide does not work. hopefully once i download one of the drivers it will work

cheers

[slacker1980]

i think these are the drivers for mine :)
think this might be the driver i need too, not having much luck with the one supplied

[lcamodupe]

the usb to rs232 connectors on amazon does it work with dm500c

[munsterbear]

I've downloaded drivers but this not registering box

[caveman_nige]

I've downloaded drivers but this not registering box

are you sure you are using a null modem cable and not a standard serial cable..

[ande]

I will try these drivers as I am having major probs with cd that came with cable.

[Lanxman]

Can I take a copy of those please?

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Maplin serial converter (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads/pc/9/maplin-serial-converter-541/)
:top:

[xr2wishitwere]

having a go at posting on here to try another drive lol!!
tried a few and the usb serial device can talk to my Megasquirt ecu, but loses data and doesn't always send the info as it should.

[xr2wishitwere]

drivers didn't want to work, had to use some older prolific ones from '07, not sure why they didn't work, but showed up a code 10 fault in device manager.

[Bal888]

Hi,
I've been having loads of problems with the nikkai usb to serial from Maplins.
Tried many drivers, including the latest online, I have not tried the ones posted here - this is my first post so I can d/l and try.

The release notes are as follows:

Release Notes:
---------------
PL2303 Driver Installer v1.0.3.11
Changes from Installer v1.0.2.5:
. Fixed problem when running installer in Windows Server 2003.
. No driver change from previous installer.
Windows 98/ME Driver: v2.0.0.19
Windows 2k/XP/Server2003: v2.0.5.111
Windows Vista/Server2008: 3.3.3.114
Installer & Build date: 1.0.3.11_20090410

I have tried all the above on XP and Vista machines, no luck.

[Bal888]

Hi,
I've been having loads of problems with the nikkai usb to serial from Maplins.
Tried many drivers, including the latest online, I have not tried the ones posted here - this is my first post so I can d/l and try.

The release notes are as follows:

Release Notes:
---------------
PL2303 Driver Installer v1.0.3.11
Changes from Installer v1.0.2.5:
. Fixed problem when running installer in Windows Server 2003.
. No driver change from previous installer.
Windows 98/ME Driver: v2.0.0.19
Windows 2k/XP/Server2003: v2.0.5.111
Windows Vista/Server2008: 3.3.3.114
Installer & Build date: 1.0.3.11_20090410

I have tried all the above on XP and Vista machines, no luck.
I've tried all the drivers listed here and other places, no luck still getting the same error message 'waiting for response..'
I found my friend had an old laptop with a serial port and XP so I tried using that, at first looked more promising as the software was not flicking through ports it just found port 1.
Still no luck!!!
I'm sending my box back today after phoning the retailer and explaining my 2 days worth of messing around, hope it is the box and not me - i've tried everything!

[MAW956]

I've had the misfortune to buy one of these stupid things from Maplin, a google search brought me here. 1st post just to download the driver, fingers crossed! Good forum though, I'll be back.

[andyp]

Finally, after a morning of frustration, I've got my serial to USB connection working and have got my terminal window connected to my Beagle board.

Thanks for the driver, it was this, or the lack of it, that was the problem.

[Bal888]

Thought i'd give an update, the box was sent back and it had a problem, so it was not me!
I'll let you know how I get on with the new box!!!

[Bal888]

Got the replacement box this morning and it updated with the drivers absolutely no problem.
It was a port fault on the original box!

I used Vista with maplins usb to serial cable and had driver version 3.2.

Worked first time.

[cobwebs24]

Interesting posts, hope that at least one of the drivers posted here helps me. Been struggling all day to get my Maplin cable to work with vista. Worked first time on an Xp machine but no joy at all with laptop running vista

[johnnie]

I have also bought a Nikkai USB to serial converter and the disk does not seem to have the drivers on.

I'm not the best with computers and was wondering if somebody could tell me which is the best drivers to use.

My computer has windows XP on, so I am not sure if this will make any difference.

Any help would be great,

Johnnie

[benny/9]

I have also bought a Nikkai USB to serial converter and the disk does not seem to have the drivers on.

I'm not the best with computers and was wondering if somebody could tell me which is the best drivers to use.

My computer has windows XP on, so I am not sure if this will make any difference.

Any help would be great,

Johnnie
*************************************
give this a try mate use the driver file for your computer o/s system
*************************************************
these are driver files for a [usb to serial convertor]
for both XP and VISTA computer o/s systems
this is to enable you to use a [ laptop without a 9 pin com port] . to use a null modem cable to programme your receiver.
it says plug and play on these devices, they dont and you need a driver, so if your device came without a driver disc use this
it works 100%.
[1] open and run the driver file with the device unplugged
[2] it might ask you to uninstall old drivers [say yes]
[3] re-start your pc after installed.
[4] connect your usb to serial device.
[5] check in the device manager settings
[ prolific usb to serial com port.-com [1].

[johnboy1974]

i got the same cable from maplin and just plugged it in and windows vista downloaded the drivers itself. it works a treat and never had any problems so far.

[Leinsterman]

I was having trouble with Vista aswell I tried the drivers that came with the adaptor and the drivers on this thread and nothing worked. So I done a bit of searching and used this 'Windows Vista driver for prolific chip USB Serial Adapters' plugged in the Nikkai usb adaptor and Vista recognised it no problem at all


I'm having similar problems. I'll try this.
Thanks.

EDIT: Once I had fiddled with the Com Port properties in Vista's Device Manager, it worked instantly!
Thanks a million guys!

[Leinsterman]

I'm having similar problems. I'll try this.
Thanks.

EDIT: Once I had fiddled with the Com Port properties in Vista's Device Manager, it worked instantly!
Thanks a million guys!


Bizarre. It worked once and then refused to work since.
I've tried installing the various drivers but to no avail.
Using Vista home on a Dell Inspiron 1720
Running out of ideas now. :hmmmm2:

[eagleye]

hi guys the zip file attached contains the vista drivers for the nikkai rs232 adapter which i also purchased from maplin and these work for me on my vista laptop, i have xp drivers cd too so if you need xp drivers let us know.

[judderman]

ok, tried every driver on here, none work for me
Using windows XP , all I get is unrecognised devise box popping up.
Any more ideas ?

[abcdefg2]

anyone successfully found mac drivers for this?

[dasteph]

http://www.gilsson.com/usb_drivers_download.htm

[MaccaPM]

Also in need of the drivers for Maplins USB to RS232 converter - damn Vista!

[dasteph]

Also in need of the drivers for Maplins USB to RS232 converter - damn Vista!

USB to Serial Adapter driver downloads and documentation (http://www.gilsson.com/usb_drivers_download.htm)

[dasteph]

I was actually looking for the COM port assigner you got on the disk - anyone have a copy of that?

Cheers,

/Paul

you can change the com port in device manager-com ports-properties-port settings-advanced there you will see port number with drop down box change it to ports 1-4 which ever is free.

[rsbestos]

Anybody compare the maplin drivers with the prolific driers?

[sozuki]

hl 340 no drive unknown

[zuron007]

Thanks for the files, i will try and download them shortly and use them with win7 7100. I am hoping that this will work better than the installation pack that prolific provides.

In case anyone else tries it with Win7,

- Compatibility mode wont help (Tried XP SP3, Vista, Vista SP2)
- Windows Update search for drivers wont find it either

Ill let you know how it works if it works!

[pgarriock]

I have a slot loading dvd on my lappy and it doesn't like my mini driver cd, so I will try with the one posted here.

Cheers,

PeeGee

[mixed_londoner]

i think these are the drivers for mine :)

will these drivers work for windows 7, for some reason my laptop install hid drivers instead of what ever it is that works with kryptview

[blakeyewarrior]

i been a member about a year an done o few boxes but 1 is givin me BIG probs, ad to get new cable n lot, guna try these driver cuz maplin 1's o PooooooooooooooooooooP.....!!!!!!!!!

[ianmac]

These are the Maplin cable drivers that I used on Windows 7:

====================================

System Requirement:
. Supports the following Windows OSes:
- Windows 98SE
- Windows ME
- Windows 2000 SP4
- Windows XP SP2 and above (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2003 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2008 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
======================================

I Have got other drivers for MAC, Linux & windows server if anyone wants them.

Hope this helps

Ian :wink:

[ianmac]

Shuoldn't be this hard to make a cable work!! ....have to post to down load so here it is.

Then you should have read your welcome email & put your first post in here:
:wink:

Introduce Yourself (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f2/)

Thanks
Ian

[caveman_nige]

I was having trouble with Vista aswell I tried the drivers that came with the adaptor and the drivers on this thread and nothing worked. So I done a bit of searching and used this 'Windows Vista driver for prolific chip USB Serial Adapters' plugged in the Nikkai usb adaptor and Vista recognised it no problem at all


this driver also worked on a Win7 install i did last night (see post 23)

[rooziek]

It's work in win7??

[sandy128]

Prolific drivers don't seem to work. Not sure why. I really should remember to keep the CD!

[geekshow]

I've been having problems getting my Nikkai (Prolific) USB to serial adapter working too! The driver off the CD doesn't work for me and the latest prolific driver doesn't seem to work either.

I'm giving Westkills' driver a go which will hopefully work.

[wilf]

hi geekshow if you only just registered you wont be able to downloaqd for about 15 mins take a look at the rest of the site till it granted Good luck!

[hksalameh]

Do these drivers work with windows 7 64 bit

[kljw66]

do the drivers that have been posted work with vista?

[markg2188]

i cant beleive something so simple is giving me so much trouble :(

[mastiff]

Sounds like alot of this has gone around and back with no
definitive driver for win 7 64 bit.

[kumaran_govender]

I have tried all of these drivers and nothing is working on Windows 7 64bit. Anyone got any ideas ???

[hanz0]

i'm trying to connect to the dm800 using an old presario 2100 laptop that still has the serial port. but when i click on connect on the dreamup 1.3.3.4 and switch on the dm800 nothing happens. I tried with a usb to serial adapter too. nothing. any ideas?

[ianmac]

I cant seem to download the attachmenhts

This is a copy of the ones I posted in post 155 & are still ok to download from here m8,

the Maplin cable drivers that I used:

====================================

System Requirement:
. Supports the following Windows OSes:
- Windows 98SE
- Windows ME
- Windows 2000 SP4
- Windows XP SP2 and above (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2003 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2008 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
======================================


Hope this helps

Ian

:wink:

[chrismccabe]

Hi all,
Ive a different question about these converters. I bought a Aten uc232a converter about 8 years ago to load programmes into PLCs logic controllers and worked fine until 2 weeks ago when she malfunctioned.When it was working it showed up on device manager under usb controllers.
Bought a maplins converter loaded driver and it shows up on ports not usb controller and shows that is working properly.Every other usb device i have comes under usb not ports ie,( Printer,O2 wireless ). Is this converter meant to be in usb not ports cause it wont load programmes for me and ive tried out of interest flasing a starview box but nothing happens.
Tried setting braud rate and com setting but no joy.Ive windows xp.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Chris

[klever19]

if you have vista on it should install the drivers itself....well mine did anyway
yep, mine did too

[gwokwok]

how do i get driver? get message usb2.0-ser!
when trying to download for ex1000 all that shows up is com3.... then an error message

[konic2ky]

A lot of the USB to serial converters are actually Prolific (Inlcuding Maplins one)...Do a google search for Prolific and should come up their website with a list of drivers for different OS's

[Odair Teixeira]

I got this Winchiphead HL 340, but it does not work.
Anyone can tell me if this could work??

Digital Kaos - Downloads - Maplin serial conveter (http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/downloads/pc/9/maplin-serial-conveter-541/)

Rgds

Odair

[tyke49]

searh for prolific drivers from macrovision :))

[Prydey]

These are the Maplin cable drivers that I used on Windows 7:

====================================

System Requirement:
. Supports the following Windows OSes:
- Windows 98SE
- Windows ME
- Windows 2000 SP4
- Windows XP SP2 and above (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2003 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2008 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
======================================

I Have got other drivers for MAC, Linux & windows server if anyone wants them.

Hope this helps

Ian :wink:
Thanks this looks like just what I've been scouring the net for, wish I had found forum first

[editmonkey]

Fantastic public service here. If only Maplin/The manufactureres were as thoughful.

[pommerak]

hello i want to use a rs232 to usb profilic,but i dont have the drivers,will thisone work on a dm500 rs232 to usb

[alfik1969]

Is there a difference between xp and win7 drivers for such cable?

[zaxos3]

are this working on windows 7"?

[acwsmith]

Hi,

Does this driver work on Windows 7 64 bit too?

Cheers

[ADHITTstudent]

I'm learning how to use a SSE8680 demo board and I'm just looking for the proper driver for the cable to run through vista.

[bishee]

Here are the drivers I use.
Hi

I am having similar problems and would welcome any information about drivers for my non-working HL-340 usb-serial cable.

[rednic]

i have a problem with this adaptor from prolific it ain't work i give up to try to make it work it seems with drivers from maplin its working so maybe sameoane wants to help me with drivers please :damnmate:

[dasteph]

i have a problem with this adaptor from prolific it ain't work i give up to try to make it work it seems with drivers from maplin its working so maybe sameoane wants to help me with drivers please :damnmate:

USB to Serial Adapter driver downloads and documentation (http://www.gilsson.com/usb_drivers_download.htm)

[DW190]

Give this a try.

Its for usb1 but works fine on usb 2

[rednic]

thanks you for the responses but no joy;is not conecting what so ever.i changed the port from 1 to 10 no luck;i tried with hyper term is seeing is conected but is not transmiting enything;i tried with a router and web interface no joy;i tried with lan cable but no joy;im doing all the settings i give conect to dream up the answer is coming conex prepared now switch the box and then nothing hapend.what maight be the problem is the port seting is giving only 39 port but don't know from where to change to lan adaptor .i have laptop sony with vista on it.is giving and dhcp so i wonder is working with dreamup and router with dhcp. tried new software no joy ANY help and sugestion are welcome:banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::ba nghead:

[rednic]

a friend told me im using a lan cable and not a crossover cable.is any diference to this cable?im off topic sorry for that:banghead:

[charliebrown]

a friend told me im using a lan cable and not a crossover cable.is any diference to this cable?im off topic sorry for that:banghead:
thee difference is tx/rx wires crossed (so no need for a sub/switch) they are the same other than that.

[helldoll]

very nice hope will work on my PC too

[curlydave59]

pl-2303 coming up as unknown device or comes up code 10 unable to start and not on all computers on code 10 shows on properties location unknown how do i change its location so it can start thnx david

[Vbrun_200]

I wiil try this driver >>>>>>>>

[panoxx]

I have some problems with win 7 64bit.
I don't identify my usb to serial.

I try with drivers we post.

Tnx

[james7]

does this driver work with toshiba laptop

[andrio]

does it work with windows 7?

[liamisace123]

i need the drivers im stuggling wit this?

[boomer39]

thanks hope these work
welcome back.....................!!!

[gikar]

Hi, I also am looking for the Nikkai USB drivers.

Thank you all in advance for you help.

[pedropau]

I will try the drivers because i have the same problem.
Thanks!

[goreo]

Hi,

I have aquired a Nikkai USB to Serial adapter: USB to Serial 9-Pin Male Adaptor > Maplin (http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=29968)

But am unfortunately without a Driver disk. I need this desperately to install.

Would anyone so kindly upload the required files to RapidShare: Easy Filehosting (http://www.rapidshare.com) or a similar file host?

It is much appreciated :D

Tom

I'm having probs with mine

[pg-scorpio]

But it didn't work for Win7 for me !

[taylanisa]

Been looking for this file for ages, many thanks to those who have posted...........................hope it works for me!

[68darius13]

Got the same problem here!! Cant find the driver ANYWHERE! :@ Any help?

[arrows_uk]

Hi

I have just come to use my adapter on my new computer and have realized that i cannot find the adapter driver anywhere.

Mine is a Maplin version.

Many thanks

[manxspud]

i mostly download at night, mostly

As a care worker i wipe my arse with my left hand and other peoples with my right hand, to try and avoid cross contamination

However i am sure that most peeps will view my post the same as i view yours :

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@manx

[grvraman]

I need the drivers for nikkai usb to serial converter for windows 7 OS. Please

[gosssmith]

Please upload Maplin USB To Serial RS232 Drivers - need these in a hurry. Don't have time to take the cable back and purchase another brand! Thanks everyone.

[bargh]

im looking for a driver for this product too , where to get it from please.

[MadMich]

Gonna give it a go.
I bought a USB serial converter from Maplins but realised it also had a male connection! so I've bought a gender changer. What a palava!

[linken]

Hi Could u Pls Pm Me the Drivers for the usb to 232 converter. Thanks. and whch version of Dream up should i be using? Pls help thx. im using the Black Box 500

[Stubear]

I've read through this thread with interest and have subsequently registered on the site to try and get some advice. I have a generic USB to RS232 cable which I purchased on fleabay. When plugged into my laptop windows 7 automatically updated the required drivers for it and it works fine. However, I also need it to work with a desktop PC which is running XP home and I have spent three hours trying to install drivers without any success. I have downloaded pretty much every driver mentioned on this thread without any luck and really don't know what to do next. When I try to install the drivers manually the wizard can't find suitable drivers in any of the files downloaded. I have seen some people mention .rar files but how do I get XP to recognise these as driver files?

Any advice is greatly received.

[ontmiss]

Here is for ULTRA-2303 USB to RS232

[stdout]

Cannot download "save as" gives clear.gif? Any ideas? Thanks

[P3T3]

Every time I reinstal window and im looking for the drivers I end up hear so Ill post the link for you all:

Welcome to Prolific (http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?ID=31)

The link will work for the nikita, black usb to seiral lead!!

[yetboh]

i'm new here but i've been using usb-ser cable for years in my laptop for troubleshooting and configuring MFDs and lately i had to install a the same driver in another laptop but to no avail. been scouring the web for another driver but still all failed...

[cobra1423]

just to let you know they drivers done the trick dm800 now fixed thanks.

[krypt]

will these drivers work for most usb connectors?

[philwatson]

I have got a Nikkai USB serial adapter that doesnt seem to connect the flight instrument (Digifly Leonardo - a GPS vario) with my PC. The recommended digifly driver from Prolific doesnt like the cable and doesnt install properly. So I was given an alternative driver which did install properly - but the PC is still not connecting with the instrument.
Advice appreciated

[cettbox]

this driver work in win 7?

[jagath]

usb2.0 to ser cablel drivers

[TcG1]

Check out page 10

[Oshortkid]

trying to find a driver for the green null convertor!

[Mitsu01]

The Maplin converter, is it branded Nikka?

[Erik Schroder]

Not able to download the file. Is there any other alternative?

[oykozo]

I have a Vivanco usb to Rs232 cable trying to connect a dm500s. When i start up Dreamup and connect, it sais connection prepared, now start up your dreambox.

I have 1 unknown device in my device manager, i think i need one of those drivers to fix this right?

[smirnoff_rules]

I have a Vivanco usb to Rs232 cable trying to connect a dm500s. When i start up Dreamup and connect, it sais connection prepared, now start up your dreambox.

I have 1 unknown device in my device manager, i think i need one of those drivers to fix this right?

it wouldnt get that far if it wasnt working ? so wot happens when u power off box and put power connection back in

[armani4]

dreambox 800hd se

ca no found i can make it. can you help me please

[stevevfr]

I have a mirky green USB>RS232 that has "340" written on it - Just hoping these drivers will help. :o)

[basher0010]

i recently bought a celestron nexstar 114 motorised telescope the usb serial adapter from nikkai used to plug in to my laptop requires a driver for windows 7 ultimate 32bit anybody help please ..ive looked till my fingers are numb

[nozfa]

I'm still looking for one that works for Nikkai. Will post a successful driver when found

[royial]

This is a copy of the ones I posted in post 155 & are still ok to download from here m8,

the Maplin cable drivers that I used:

====================================

System Requirement:
. Supports the following Windows OSes:
- Windows 98SE
- Windows ME
- Windows 2000 SP4
- Windows XP SP2 and above (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2003 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2008 (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit)
- Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit)
======================================


Hope this helps

Ian

:wink:


Did someone able to do it with win7?

[zeepleflux]

Here is for ULTRA-2303 USB to RS232


Does this software work for the Maplin USB to 232 on windows 7?

[amardeer]

I use Windows 7 desktop and I do not work with me

[amardeer]

Possible solution driver 232

[babylynnt]

Anyone has USB To Serial RS232 Drivers for window 7.Thanks

[benny/9]

Anyone has USB To Serial RS232 Drivers for window 7.Thanks
****************************************
this covers most O/S systems including W7
i have windows 7 and when i plugged the usb to serial
convertor in the usb port. the o/s asked if i wanted
windows to install a driver for the device. so i did'nt need
to install any driver file. have you tried with your computer?
also remember the device must use the same usb port to
keep working.

[christianmesmar]

Well I have just tried out my adapter and Windows 7 didn't seem to install them automatically, and I have to post before I can download files.:bird:

[bolonyboy]

USB to Serial 9-Pin Male Adaptor : USB Adaptors : Maplin Electronics (http://www.maplin.co.uk/usb-to-serial-9-pin-male-adaptor-29968)

drivers are available from the maplin website click on
The latest drivers are available for download via "this link" (http://www.maplin.co.uk/media/ZIP/ZP43%20current%20drivers.zip)

[harpic2]

Heres the XP driver for the serial dongle I bought from maplin

[marsmith]

hi,

I have a driver for the Nikkai RS232 but it does'nt seem to be working!! it has worked in the past, actually yesterday. But today my computer is saying that the device won't start and device manager is showing an error for the device.

Any thoughts would be appreciated

[duckett100]

Hi just got this adapter and it isnt working on W7. What is the right driver to get this bloody thing working!? Thanks in advance

[JoBanana2012]

Hope this works. Can't get my adapter going..

[dasteph]

try these drivers.....USB to Serial Adapter driver downloads and documentation (http://www.gilsson.com/usb_drivers_download.htm)...have used them for the maplin usb to serial adapter.

[benny/9]

i uploaded the drivers for every windows version
in a earlier post in this thread

[parkhall]

I'm having the same difficulty!

I got a cd with the drivers on it with my converter but even they don't let me see the dreambox when I hit connect in Dreamup!

[dasteph]

I'm having the same difficulty!

I got a cd with the drivers on it with my converter but even they don't let me see the dreambox when I hit connect in Dreamup!

are you using the correct com port in order for it to connect, with the eurovox it had to be on ports 1 to 4 otherwise it would not detect the connection.

[leeh1981]

I am having the same problem, Maplin site has no support for their product at all!

[brian pike]

sorry new to forum just found post will the drivers you posted apply to vista usb to com adapter to odb plug (car Analysis adapter)

[imgatti]

I'm sure i get the correct null modem cable, however my USB to RS232 is not doing good ): Sucessfully installed driver but yet can't connect to DreamUP

[KJK]

This is damn sad. Anyone has got their USB to RS232 converter working on Win 7?

Looked high and low but to no avail.

My converter comes with a cd to install driver.
Successfully installed driver and recognized as COM Port 1.
However, DreamUP is unable to connect.

[benny/9]

i got a usb to serial convertor from maplins
it has blue 9 pin and usb ends with a silver
wire about a foot long connecting the two plugs
and it works first class on windows 7. i just plugged
the usb in to my computer and a small panel opened
saying that windows would install a driver for the device
but i have read others have had problems with the usb/serial
convertors. and others have confirmed the maplin cable has worked

[wordup3]

Try running windows update, it worked for me.

[byker]

please can anyone help with windows 7 drivers ??

[dasteph]

please can anyone help with windows 7 drivers ??

try here.........USB-RS232 Serial Converter Driver Download (http://www.tri-plc.com/USB-RS232/drivers.htm)