9 pin Cables for a Refine?

[Dave271069]

hi guys after a big long think im going to keep my Refine 870 vinyl cutter, but i really need to purchase a 9 pin lead to connect to pc.
ive tried ringing singzworld and just keep getting wrong numbers or no answer. does anyone have a correct to date phone number for them? or does anyone know where i can purchase correct leads and have a phone number for such supplier as i would rather speak face to face.

any help?
Dave

ps, ive now got to learn how to use signblazer as im so use to silhouette software its going to be difficult....

[Paul]

what do you mean by 9pin?
is it this one?
http://www.printerland.co.uk/images/Product_Images/serialcable.jpg
if so its called serial cable

[s31teg]

just ebay 9 pin to usb and you will get what you want

[Dave271069]

I have one here and it does not work. I borrowed a cable of Arco and his worked which made me think I needed a specific type. Maybe mine is broken. Will buy one from ebay and take a chance.

[Paul]

Have you got windows driver? As with this cable you need specific driver me thinks

[Dave271069]

This is where my problems started and why I nearly decided to sell cutter, I have Windows 8 but after lots of faffing around I managed to get it all working with ArKos leads so I know it does work.
I've just purchased a cable off ebay will wait till it arrives on Friday to see if it works.

[arko]

Im still in hospital at the moment...(4th week!) but I have told the missus to expect you calling round for the leads... not a problem at all. Not sure when Im getting out of here as I got another op next Thursday so there is no hurry for them. :cool:

[socialgiraffe]

Why not swap your lead with Arko's, he is in hospital so you will be long gone before he finds out LOL:smile:

(Hope you are on the mend Arko)

[Dave271069]

Thats my next plan of action!

[arko]

HAHAHAHA....... thanks for the get well wishes Social!
By the way Dave... did we try your cables on my cutter? I think we did and they worked didnt they?

[spongerobinson]

with regards to these 9 pin cables, i know for other computer uses, there are a couple of different wiring standards, so possibly your cable is the wrong wiring for your cutter? there are null modem, straight through, and maybe others i'm not aware of.

so if you get arko's cable again, and if there are removable connectors, it might be worth a quick look at the internal wiring of the cables to see if they are different.

[arko]

Thats the problem though spongerobinson, my cables are sealed units.

[s31teg]

You will probs need a 'null modem cable'

This is what is typically used for this type of application

[Dave271069]

Hi ian.
Just loaded coral draw and signblazer on to pc. So going to have a play. Is it possible to borrow cables today sometime.
Now where is the idiots guide to coral draw and signblazer. Do they work with each other or am I going down the wrong route?

[Dave271069]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180373885949?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
this is the one I purchased but not sure if it will work as I've bought similar before.

[arko]

No problem Dave. Just ring the house number to see if anyone is in. I have told her where the cables are.

[Dave271069]

HAHAHAHA....... thanks for the get well wishes Social!
By the way Dave... did we try your cables on my cutter? I think we did and they worked didnt they?

if you remember they didnt work, or i would of swapped you ;-)

[arko]

if you remember they didnt work, or i would of swapped you ;-)

Hahaha... I dont remember... its my old brain doing overtime. :wink:

[Dave271069]

OK usb serial arrived and plotter still does NOT WORK....
After a bit of research i believe i need the RS-232_C but the few i have been buying are RS-232,
Does anyone know if this is correct, have i been buying the wrong ones does the -C MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
HELP

[arko]

Not sure if it makes any difference Dave. But if you hurry, you can still catch the missus at home before she comes to visit me in hospital. The cables are hanging over the back of the cutter. under the cover.

[Dave271069]

going over now, tell her.

[arko]

I messaged her but she hasnt got back yet or have you already got them?

[arko]

She just text me back to say you have picked them up. Good luck mate... hope that sots most of your head-ache till you get the proper ones. :)

[Dave271069]

just plugged them in , still not working, time to sell me thiinks,
for sale pick up only
Refine 870 34" inch plotter, needs someone with a bit of brains to get going!
only £80.
pm me if interested anyone