Serial or USB vag.com for RS6?

[GregRS6]

Which one do i need for my car chaps, and what is the difference?
The reason way I ask this is because my USB port is broken on my Laptop so idealy i need the serial but is this possible?

Thanks

Greg

[CliveH]

Doesn't matter - it's just a question of how you plug the lead into the laptop (serial or USB).

The KEY-COM is perfectly adequate for the RS6 (as it doesn't support CAN).

However, although I understand the serial version gives slightly more accurate results, not many laptops have a serial interface these days and if your USB port has broken, how long before the serial port (or the laptop) gives up?

[GregRS6]

Nice one Clive, This laptop has been to hell and back, I hope it does'nt give up on me to soon. I ve just started getting internet poker

Greg

[CliveH]

Sorry to hear about the laptop, Greg.

Just bear in mind that if you do go down this route, then you'll be lucky if it works with your next laptop (ie only if the next laptop has a serial port)

[GregRS6]

will do Clive

Thanks again

[MalcolmSu]

i'd go with serial - even if your later PC/laptop doesn't have a serial port, serial to USB convertors are common

http://www.mrusb.co.uk/catalog/product_ ... cts_id=230

[GardinerG]

Yep, I have a converter for this very reason. It slows the communication rate down but it still works well.
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=68729

Go for the serial lead.

[CliveH]

Fair points guys

[PetrolDave]

Go for the serial lead.

Ross Tech don't recommend using a USB to serial converter.

http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/faq_1.html#1.5

If you do use one and you have problems they will NOT give you any support.

The sensible buy is a HEX-USB+CAN.