My new Hytek data logger arrived today.  I loaded the iDAQTest&Log
  software, connected the unit via the supplied USB cable (green LED
  is lit), but the s/w doesn't recognize the Hytek.  It shows up in my
  Device Manager.  The error message that pops up reads, "Error Code =
  5002  Message: device index exceed the max device number of that
  type".  There is no HELP button, and the User's Guide isn't any help
  either.  Got any suggestions?
Mark


P.S.  Right clicking on the Hytek icon in Device Mgr. says that the
driver isn't installed.  Although I definitely installed the driver, I
tried re-installing it.  Still no luck.  Could it be that the Hytek
driver doesn't support Windows 7, 64 bit version?

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Possibly. Fix the registery first and try again.

That USB interface is used on 1,000's of Micro Chip (PIC) based
products.

Paul Lamar


Paul,

I was just trying it out on my home PC to see if it would work.  Since
I really don't need data logging on my home PC, I tried installing and
running it on my EeePC and got it working right away.   The data
logger was found (green light) and the meter moved when applying
vacuum to the pressure sensors.  The only problem is that I can only
see the upper 2/3 of the Hytek screen.  Nothing I tried would let me
scroll down to the lower 1/3 of the screen where the analog setup
windows are located.  This sounds so basic, but I didn't see a scroll
bar, and the scroll wheel on the mouse didn't do anything.
Aaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggggg!!!!

Mark

Well the EeePC is not a real desk top replacement :) As you have
discovered. The resolution is much lower so you only see parts of
certain programs that use the whole screen.  My EeePC runs Linux so I
cannot help. There should be some Eeee forums out there that can
help you.


Try this Mark.
Use the Alt Key and drag the window

...but the problem as you have noted is that some dialogue boxes are cut
off sometimes. You can fortunately move any dialog box up and down by
using the Alt key. Press this key while dragging on the window...you
mouse pointer turns into a hand or a 4 way arrow sign and you Can move
your window to see the missing parts of the dialogue box/window...

Paul Lamar

Q:Specifically, they display very large. The bottom of the windows
are cut off and minimising/maximising/resizing them doesn't work.
For example, when we try going into Display Properties, the Display
window is large and the displays at the bottom (OK, Cancel etc)
can't even be seen, even with the toolbar minimised. Another example
is trying to view a web page and the bottom of the page is cut off
(but you can't scroll down to see the bottom, or resize the window
so it'll fit). All windows are like this.

I've tried changing various settings, particularly in Display
Properties, but it don't work. (And it's pretty tedious when you
can't see the bottom of the windows.)

My friend has nView (nVidea) if there are settings here that would
be a problem, but he maintains it all worked fine before he upgraded
to XP.


A:Tricky but it works:

Go into the display properties, under screen resolution move the bar
all the way to more, press the tab key 5 times and press enter.

Note: Not more than 5 times before you press enter

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http://www.eeeuser.com/

Paul Lamar


Paul,

OK, now when I move the arrow to the bottom of the screen and the screen
automatically scrolls up; move it back to the top and it scrolls back
down.  Don't know why the scroll wheel or ALT didn't work, or why there
isn't a scroll bar like everyone else uses, but at least I can finally
get to the lower 1/3 of the screen.  Now to figure out how to work
the s/w.

Mark


Borrow a real notebook :)

Paul Lamar


Paul,

Hey, I bought the Eeepc on your recommendation.  Now you tell me it
isn't good as a data logger.  I've upgraded it with more RAM and a 64
gig SSD.  I've got way to much invested in this thing to just toss it
aside now.  So, it will have to do.  Attached is my first data log, one
pressure sensor with me working the hand operated vacuum pump.

I may be able to borrow a laptop from Bobby Hughes.

Mark

As I recall I recommend it with Linux for email :) Of course it is now about 5 years old and you know how fast computers become obsolete :)
Tablets are taking over this segment of the market using a form of Linux called Android. If it is any consolation full blown Linux does not work on it worth a damn either. The original Asus Eeee OS, a sub set of Linux, worked OK.

Good work. Your on your way. I am glad to see Bobby involved as we should see data from both a 2 rotor supercharged (RV10) and a 3 rotor P-port.

Paul Lamar