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Griffin Powermate (Update OCT 14, 08)
sewerrat:
Did you install the drivers the way I had suggested rather than letting the setup routine install them?
Load up the Device Manager and look for the Human Interface Device with the hardware ID "USB\VID_077D&PId_0410". Choose to update the driver, and browse your computer for the driver software. Opt to pick from a list of device drivers on my computer, and then click on the "Have Disk" button. Select the C:\Program Files\Griffin Technology\PowerMate\Driver sub-directory with the PowrMate.inf and PowrMate.sys.
I found this on numerous other forums and it worked perfectly for me
DaOld Man:
Thanks sewerrat, actually, I did not try the method you just outlined.
But I will try it..
After booting up by turning on mains power to the PC several times, the powermate has only failed to initialize once.
But I would really want it to work every time.
I will see if your method works for me. Thanks again.
DaOld Man:
I dont have a driver folder:
C:\Program Files\Griffin Technology\PowerMate\Driver
The only sub folder I have under powermate is plugins.
C:\Program Files\Griffin Technology\PowerMate\Plugins
I have view set to show hidden folders and files.
I have version 2.0.1 software Build 61
if that helps any.
DaOld Man:
I made a time delay circuit to apply power to the powermate about 25 seconds after computer powerup.
This sometimes works, sometimes doesnt, so a time delay circuit is basically useless.
I have found out that if I dont use the extension cable that came with the powermate, it boots up correctly a lot more times than not.
I used the extension cable to connect to my 556 timing circuit, and I have to say the wires in the cable are very small.
I think Mountain mentioned in his juke box thread that he replaced the cable on his PM with a higher quality usb cable. So he may be on to something.
I think I will dissect the PM, and attach a usb cable that has heavier gauge wires in it.
Stay tuned..
mountain:
leapilew actually mentioned that he suspected it could be the cheap ass cable they use. I planned on cutting the length down anyway, so because of his suspicions, I replaced it.
I think it is one of two things: it's either a conflict between the different hardware versions of the PM and drivers available or simply the cable itself. Seeing as how you have done a lot of testing with your version of the PM, it will be interesting to see what you come up with after swapping the cable out.
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