Serial Port Error

[DougP]

When trying to program a 14M2 Picaxe with the Editor a "Serial Port Error-Port not Present or Already in Use" appears. Looking at the Options Tab in the Editor, Com3 states that it is " Ready for Use-AXE027 Picaxe USB. This feature was used previously without a problem. Thanks for any assistance.

 

[rq3]

When trying to program a 14M2 Picaxe with the Editor a "Serial Port Error-Port not Present or Already in Use" appears. Looking at the Options Tab in the Editor, Com3 states that it is " Ready for Use-AXE027 Picaxe USB. This feature was used previously without a problem. Thanks for any assistance.

I get that all the time, The editor hasn't "tied" itself to the port. Just click, "OK", and then "OK" again (if required), and all should be well.

 

[Technical]

Windows can also become confused if a project is debug'ing/sertxd'ing when the computer powers up, it sometimes (incorrectly) assumes there is a mouse connected instead and hence prevents access to the port.

In this case remove the AXE027 from the computer, make sure it is not connected to the project board, and then reinsert the AXE027.

 

[DougP]

Thanks for the response. The problem was resolved by doing the following:
go to Options/Serial Port and click on the line that shows your cable as 'Ready for use'. To assist Windows to find the drivers, use the same USB socket each time

 

[DougP]

Thanks for the response. The problem was resolved by doing the following:
go to Options/Serial Port and click on the line that shows your cable as 'Ready for use'. To assist Windows to find the drivers, use the same USB socket each time