PHCad connect machine message

[fprckq]

Hello Everyone
I've installed a DSP board PH-Board V2.0 in a K40 laser and can't get it to communicate with a HP laptop running XP with PHCad and Corel version 12 installed on it..
The DSP board was purchased March 11/11, order # 916-548974
I am using PHCad version PHCAD.38.exe to install. Perhaps it's not the correct version for the PH-Board V2.0
Is there a special sequence to getting the whole system running, like starting PHCad or Corel first?
After starting PHCad I get these 2 messages " 1 Communication unsuccessful " , ( and selecting OK results in this message ) :2 USB comm right
I tried starting Corel first and then PHCad with same results.
I'm on my way to substitute another USB cable, it's worth a try.
Unless the PHCad software is the wrong version for the DSP board, I can't think of any other remedies, and am open to suggestions and any help.
thanks
Denis

[fprckq]

Hi All,
I missed installing the USB driver before installing PHCad, and have the USB communication working now after installing the driver
cheers,
Denis

[mikest]

i'm getting the same problem, only i've installed the drivers. serial port shows up on COM5, still get the "Check USB connected. 2. Check COM" error message.

Any ideas?

--mikest

[mikest]

problem was using PHCad, 2012 board uses LaserCAD 5.2 (different name for new version)