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    Default Swordfish esc

    Im having trouble installing software on my computer. I have tried 3 different computers. Xp. Vista and windows 8. I also tried setting throottle on tx. What ends up happening is it will rev out unless i hold the throttle in reverse. Tryed setting the throttle in reverse but that did not work. I have been reading the instructions and doing as it says. Its the 220a pro+.

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    My computer will not open the rar. Format i have tried downloading rar openers but all i get is pop ups. I programmed my seaking 180 in about 2 min

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    send me the program ill open it and send it back to you pm sent

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    Windows needs to install driver software Cp2102 usb to uart bridge controller. Thats the message i get but what driver?

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    sent paul

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    Worked like a charm. Thank you.

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    @Alexgar

    Can you assist me as well? I have Swordfish 220PRO +'s with data logging and can't get the program to download on my Windows 7 or Windows 8 Laptop. I would prefer the Windows 8 Laptop simply because it's newer but if it has to be Windows 7 so be it. I was able to download the program on an old desktop computer running Vista ( how ancient ) but need to download on my laptops for accessibility purposes. I seen a couple of post about these esc's and the trouble with downloading and just really wish I could get this done. Please let me know if you can help, this is frustrating to say the least!

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    Honestly have no experience with windows 8 not sure what to do ,what problem are you having downloading opening or using it?

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    I just encountered the same earlier, I have Windows 7, bought a Swordfish Pro+ 220A-6s ESC, after I downloaded the software, it says I need a "64 bit" something , "need to contact vendor" ???
    I have Window 7 64 bit I thought.
    What does it mean for me, can I ever hope to use the PC for logging? Good thing I have the program box so I can set it up, but would like to use the PC for more options.
    I suck at computers, so any enlightenments are deeply appreciated!!!
    Too many boats, not enough time...

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    Alexgar they cant open the rar version they need the same thing you helped me with

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    if they can pm there email ill send it to them to

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    How does one send the software around ? IS there hope for me?
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    Quote Originally Posted by tlandauer View Post
    How does one send the software around ? IS there hope for me?
    http://www.kbbforums.com/swordfish-e...ware-t615.html
    "There's nothing else I really want to do other than get up and build boats." - Mike Fiore

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    email send me you email in a pm please

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    Thank you sir!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alexgar View Post
    email send me you email in a pm please
    PM sent! Thanks, sorry to bother you !
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    Guys, thanks!
    I downloaded from FBB as well as the one Alex sent me via e mail.
    Now including the one I "installed" this afternoon, I got three versions: 4.03 , 4.11 and 4.12.
    When I plugged in the USB, it installed the driver successfully, but when I open the Swordfish with the jetfighter icon, I clicked on the buttons and none of them would respond? Sorry, guys...
    Too many boats, not enough time...

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    My question is this: should I uninstall all three and start over again?
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    Worth a shot

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    Install the newest version

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alexgar View Post
    Worth a shot
    Quote Originally Posted by Alexgar View Post
    Install the newest version
    OK, will do, thanks Alex and really sorry for all the fuss, can't believe how lame I am.
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    The disc I got from OSE is version 4.12, yours is 4.11, both said I need to "contact the Vendor for a 64-bit version of DPInst.exe for my machine" ??

    The one from KBB is version 4.03 and when I install that, it has a driver's software from "Silicon...", but I can't open that one either.
    I have individually installed/uninstalled/reinstalled them several times, I don't get it.
    Thanks for all your generosity with your time.
    Too many boats, not enough time...

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    You need latest version that alex can send. Others have had common port problems that could be your issue. And i dont beleive any versions will work with windows 8

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    Quote Originally Posted by Engelkefarm View Post
    You need latest version that alex can send. Others have had common port problems that could be your issue. And i dont beleive any versions will work with windows 8
    Using Windows 7 only, what's "common port" ?
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    Theres some other threads on what it is and how to fix it. Im not much of a computer guy myself

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    Quote Originally Posted by Engelkefarm View Post
    Theres some other threads on what it is and how to fix it. Im not much of a computer guy myself
    OK, thanks, will do more reading!
    Too many boats, not enough time...

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    I e mailed Steven and he was kind enough to respond on a Sunday! I was told to manually install the driver which I did, still not working. When I connect the ESC to the PC via the USB, the HiFei does not give me a "Open Device " button.
    I have a Vista laptop which is barely alive , will give that a try...
    Too many boats, not enough time...

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    I run this on windows 8 and windows 7 with no issues, it's even installed on the C: drive. As long as you've selected the right comm port when you launch it, everything should work with this trick. The only trick I use is to right click on the shortcut and choose "run as administrator" every time I launch it. If "run as administrator" isn't' in the menu when you right click, hold down left shift when you right click and it will be. This bypasses the computers policy that limits you from writing direct to the C: drive.

    If you need to find the comm port number, go to control panel and choose device manager, expand "ports", and it will be listed there as long as its plugged in. If you have trouble figuring out which one it is, unplug it and see which one goes away.

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    Thanks, I will try later. Appreciate your advice!
    Too many boats, not enough time...

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    OK, I still have no luck.
    First Steven told me to lower my screen resolution---that didn't work.
    @ wiljim, I did everything per your suggestion, now when I go to the "device manager" and I found the port that I could open, several questions: in the "flow Control:, three options 1, none 2, Xon/Xoff 3,hardware ------------ which do I choose?
    what setting for the 'buffer"? the default is FIFO Buffer but need to choose hi or lo for Receiver and Transmit OR, unclick that and leave it as is ( no option between hi or lo)
    Thanks in advance!
    When I launch the shortcut, I am right clicking as Administrator.
    Thanks!
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