I still have an HP 48GX with SMI card. With technology advances, they haven't been making any laptops or desktops with COM ports for a while now, just usb connections. I have an old desktop with XP that I can use, but I'm afraid it could stop working any day, so I'm trying to figure out how to transfer data via usb to a newer laptop. Has anyone been able to transfer data from an HP 48GX to a computer through a usb connection? I have a new Dell laptop (Windows 11) or an older HP laptop (possibly windows 7, can't remember for sure). Thank you
It's been awhile, but I've had success communicating with older serial equipment by using a USB to serial adapter.?ÿ The key is to get one that uses the FTDi chipset; they cost a little more, but seem to more faithfully emulate the serial protocol.
It's impressive that you've kept it going, I just remember going to the yellow brick and it was so much faster that was the end of my 48.
It's impressive that you've kept it going, I just remember going to the yellow brick and it was so much faster that was the end of my 48.
I work for a construction company and we have very nice, modern equipment. I also do some surveying for the public for myself, but can't justify new, expensive equipment, so I still have a 48. I have considered getting something newer, but for what I do, it does alright. Younger guys I used to work with are blown away by it. They're spoiled lol
Oh that is a nice set up. I still have mine and const 5 card. ?ÿWe should set azimuth and try and beam data lol. Infa red. I remember having two set up on the hood of a suburban and sending data from one to another. Had to make sure sun was not interfering though. Good luck getting it to work. I have not used mine in a while. ?ÿI had a built in 3 wire level program i put i to the ho itself as well. And could spit it out on a computer as a back up to field book. ?ÿ
Definitely look into a USB to Serial or Serial to USB connector.?ÿ However, I really, truly, highly suggest that you look into some new equipment.?ÿ While you may, "do alright" newer equipment can be a godsend.?ÿ It is MUCH better to be prepared for the future when, and it is WHEN, that HP stops working.?ÿ If you are in a big pinch and need to get stuff done, and it breaks, you are going to have a really tough time justifying NOT having spent that money earlier.?ÿ Check some of the leasing programs out there.?ÿ Some of them are really great.?ÿ Hayes Instruments has a great one.