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VMSpc and Win 8.1...wassup?

I tried to get a new ASUS T100 tablet running 8.1 to work on my VMSpc this weekend, with the result being another heavy case of "loss of Zen". I did read on the Silverleaf website about an issue with "signed drivers" that indicates you need to disable that requirement in the software. I did that (at least I think I did) and reloaded the VMSpc software and drivers but stil no joy. The computer will not communicate with the VMS. I could not get any of the ports to work.
Any ideas?
Rick & Deborah Webster
2002 3610 U320 #5964
2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU- 'Copperhead'
Richland Chambers Lake, East Texas

Re: VMSpc and Win 8.1...wassup?

Reply #1 –
Call Art at Silverleaf 888-741-0259 and he will walk you through it, very informed and also a nice guy.
Bill

Wild Bill Colston
1997 Class A Towing 2016 ford F150 XLT extended cab with Golf cart in 8 ft bed or a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Retired Aircraft Maint Tech A&P Line Crew Chief
Pilots lisc--------Commercial and Multi Eng

Re: VMSpc and Win 8.1...wassup?

Reply #2 –
Yes on the call.  He switched me to mark who helped me. 
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: VMSpc and Win 8.1...wassup?

Reply #3 –
It works well if you properly configure Windows 8.1. I think the Silverleaf Website explains how to do it but if not then give them a call for assistance.
David and Carolyn Osborn
1995 U320C SE 40' Build 4726 Feb 1995
FMCA 147762
Motorcade 17186

Re: VMSpc and Win 8.1...wassup?

Reply #4 –
Be sure you download the latest version of VMSpc too.  Driver issues should be easily over come.  Silverleaf should get theri devices "signed".  It would make things easier.  Son't give up.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: VMSpc and Win 8.1...wassup?

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Home2fromHastings –
"...Driver issues should be easily over come.  Silverleaf should get theri devices "signed".  It would make things easier...."
Roger

Hey folks
Art from Silverleaf here

I almost feel famous for the times I'm mentioned here! ;-)

These drivers are a _bugger_
We overcame the signing issue last October with the official release of the 10-27-2014 package. This eliminates the need to trick Windows into bypassing the signing process. Been there, Did that, got the t-shirt.

The process isn't perfect--nor will it likely ever be. It's not a signing issue now, its hardware issues relating to the Atom processor and some bus-masters within the Tablet and notebooks. Seems the pain is felt mostly by those with that specific combination. I'm still tinkering with the driver set (from Novembers' build) yet, when I improve it for Win8.1, it makes it worse for WinXP.  Win7 is pretty stable...with a auto-install success rate of about 50%.

All that being said, a manual process of adding the Virtual-Serial-Port ("manually adding the driver") works in All systems.

Well. Almost.  *blush*

The Acer "Switch" --which is a truly nifty tablet with docking keyboard--Is A Non-starter.  :-/
The Internal USB 'hub' can't accurately translate the hardware type (viz our JIB) at all.

Aside from those (5 that I'm aware of so far) the outliers are a 2 Toshiba laptops (Vista...and wheezing...) and an abacus being used by a fella in North Eastern Canada.  Poor combination of user and hardware...at -20'F  <As funny as I get; promise.>

 Good news: A new version of the PC software is being built now. It may be out by summer. We'll see. It will also be in the VMSpc Downloads--a likely labeled as "Beta."

Here's a big thanks to Rick in East Texas who brought you folks here to my attention.

Cheers

Art
Documentation Central
Silverleaf Electronics
(888) 741-0259 (US) or
(541) 967-8111 (Everywhere else)
Knowledge is Horsepower

Re: VMSpc and Win 8.1...wassup?

Reply #6 –
My $200 hp stream 11 windows 8.1 works perfect with the silverleaf
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: VMSpc and Win 8.1...wassup?

Reply #7 –
I am using windows 8 on a Pavillion X2 works great.  I had Art help me with the install.  He's good.
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.

Re: VMSpc and Win 8.1...wassup?

Reply #8 –
Art @ Silverleaf walked me through the manual driver install and now it works. I did appreciate his followups to the Forum. The only issue I have now is getting PID 120 (retard temp) to load. I will mess with it more today but more likely, I will give him another opportunity to shine.
The 10 inch tab is a perfect size for displaying Silverleaf engine info as I will mount it similar to Roger's (home2fromhastings) install. It will be nice to get the laptop off of the dash.
Thanks for all of the inputs.
Rick & Deborah Webster
2002 3610 U320 #5964
2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU- 'Copperhead'
Richland Chambers Lake, East Texas

Re: VMSpc and Win 8.1...wassup?

Reply #9 –
PID 120 is retarder temp. Works
PID 121 is retarder status.  Haven't tried this one.
PID 122 is retarder %. Haven't tried this one either.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN