Problem with FTDI Cable

[radiantheat]

Could not connect to VSD-EX drive. Kept Getting 'usb cable not found' , I investigated the cable , found that there was strong 'burnt' smell coming from usb connector end. I 'operated' on that end , found a fried mini-chip ! I would like to order an overnight replacement from digi-key. Can someone post part number ?

Thanks in advance

[LBodnar]

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/Dk...me=768-1028-ND

[radiantheat]

Thanks, I was not sure which cable to order. I have had a host of little problems with my system of late. I will post again to say if those problem go away with this new cable.

[radiantheat]

Purchased replacement FTDI Cable , installed it ,Now the VSD-E Drive seems dead. I powered it up , and NOTHING COMES ON. No led activity of any kind. What can I do ? How can I get it , inspected or repaired

[LBodnar]

There is an optical isolation barrier between the cable and VSD-E so even if you connect it in reverse it should not affect VSD-E at all. Are you sure your logic 12V power is on?

[radiantheat]

Thanks for quick reply. Yes, I removed the drive from the cabinet , and applied 12 Volts DC from a car battery to get a nice clean supply. it just does not light up. computer does not see it either . I removed the cover and inspected it. I see no signs of burnt components. checked the power fuse. its ok. It was behaving badly for a while, I fear the worst.

[Xerxes]

Originally Posted by radiantheat Thanks for quick reply. Yes, I removed the drive from the cabinet , and applied 12 Volts DC from a car battery to get a nice clean supply. it just does not light up. computer does not see it either . I removed the cover and inspected it. I see no signs of burnt components. checked the power fuse. its ok. It was behaving badly for a while, I fear the worst.

Does it blink any leds? If not, then there is probably something wrong in hardware. As there aren't many ways to kill this drive, it would probably be a warranty issue. Please email me if the problem stays. The repair/replacement will be free if it failed for defect.

BTW, car battery (at least without a fuse) may not be the best power source as it can deliver hundreds of amps when something goes wrong.

Tero

[keebler303]

Originally Posted by Xerxes BTW, car battery (at least without a fuse) may not be the best power source as it can deliver hundreds of amps when something goes wrong. Tero

That way its easier to see where the problem is!!

Matt