GSM Module - Will it work with Flowcode 5.4?

[Sparkoids]

Hi guys,

I'm trying to run the E-Block GSM Module with FC5 and am still running into the same problems that I had previously and wondered if it will run on the new revison of Flowcode 5 that is due for release please.

The problem is that despite programming a simple "Display Text" program (Thanks to John Crow) it works in FC4 which I do not want to reinstall!

Please let me know...


James :-}

[DavidA]

Hello James,

Can you explain a little more what doesnt work in v5 but does in v4?

[Sparkoids]

Hi David,

The program (sometimes!) transfers to the IC but never actually works unless it's sent using FC4.

It has something to do with the CTS and RTS lines which are not activated in FC5.

http://www.matrixmultimedia.com/mmforum ... row#p33799

This was the last post on the topic and John Crow had the same problems I did with FC4/5.

All the test files, both from yourselves and the ones John did, work perfectly in FC4 but none do in FC5 and often the Eblock / USB lead is not detected in FC5.

I have changed the sim from O2 to Orange and it works OK now but the same issues exist I'm afreaid....

[DavidA]

Hello,

Can you link the simplest example you can where the v5 GSM E-block doesnt work for you?

(Ie not a giant program which with hundreds of icons, but a small test program)

[Sparkoids]

Hi David,

This is the .zip with John's findings in although personally the two he says work for him don't for me :-{

lmk if you have any joy because I really don't want to have to go back to FC4 which I have uninstalled...



James :-}

[DavidA]

Hello James,

It is the EB066 you are using isn't it?

[Sparkoids]

It is... Not sure why the ECIO doesn't work though - that's what kicked this whole thing off!

[DavidA]

Hello,

Well on my Eb006 + EB066 the programs are working fine, the program completes and says it has sent the message, where abouts is it you are having problems with the program: Receive-fc5-Hard-Mode-Works?

Additionally i have just tested on the ECIO and the program runs through fine with the EB066 on Port C on the ECIO.

[Sparkoids]

I'll try it on the ECIO in the morning and get back to you David...

[DavidA]

It may be worth noting i am using a pre-release of v5.4.

[Sparkoids]

David - Smartarse!