Octoman
Well-Known Member
First of all, I know others who could not get this to work. But I had success on two different computers and I wanted to share so others could try this method if they want to.
Here are the components I used...
Trendnet TBW-104UB bluetooth – usb adapter.
Iogear GBS301 Bluetooth Serial adapter
And here are my setup notes for each component...
Trendnet TBW-104UB bluetooth – usb adapter.
Downloaded driver/utility from TRENDnet | Downloads | Wireless | TBW-104UB (Version V2.1R)
Unzip and install – “setup”
My desktop gave me some junk about “windows LOGO testing” during install, (although my laptop didn’t…). I told it to continue anyway (about 20 times…).
I started Bluesoleil and plugged in the adapter to the USB port, ignore or cancel the found new hardware when it comes up.
When the welcome screen came up, I named it on the computer and left the security level at “medium”
I hooked the Iogear serial adapter up to the ACjr and powered it up (see below)
Then I clicked the button in the middle of the bluesoleil window to search for devices. If this window is not open, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and click display.
When the serial adapter was detected, I right clicked it and said “pair device”. (see below if you get a “connection timed out” message). I right clicked it again and selected “refresh services” and the serial adapter icon became available. I clicked that Icon and the quick connect message came up telling me what serial port it would be, remember this because you need to set it in Aquanotes. With this done, it is communicating to the computer and ready for Aquanotes!
AquaNotes
I downloaded aquanotes v 3.5c from AquaNotes Download
Unzipped and installed, I didn’t purchase any extras, just using the free version for now.
Open, go to Database à Tank Database
-[FONT="] [/FONT]enter serial # for ACjr
-[FONT="] [/FONT]select “config” tab and choose the proper serial port
That’s it!
Iogear GBS301 Bluetooth Serial adapter
This was the tricky part that gave me trouble with connecting.
Here is exactly what I did.
-[FONT="] [/FONT]Set the BAUD rate to 9600 (first three switches set to on)
-[FONT="] [/FONT]Set the device to “slave” (Fourth switch set to off)
Power on (plug it in) and hook up to ACjr serial cable
-[FONT="] [/FONT]It will not connect until the blue light begins flashing (about 6 seconds)
Connect from computer Bluetooth adapter
OK, so the first time I attempted to pair the device, it would say “connection timed out” and would not work. I found a couple ways to fix this if it happens.
-[FONT="] [/FONT]If you attempt to pair and everything is not set just right it messes with the configuration of the Iogear and you have to reset it by either
[FONT="]o[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT]A Unplug it, switch the 4th switch to on, plug it in, light flashes. Unplug it again, switch the 4th switch back to off, plug it back in and retry connecting
[FONT="]o[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT]Or B – connect it to the computer via serial port and hyperterminal (this is explained in the owners manual) and in the configuration screen, reset the device to default factory settings.
-[FONT="] [/FONT]A is easier, but I didn’t figure it out until I did B a few times. I believe that either of these methods clears the pairing information from the Iogear and allows it to establish a new connection
Here are the components I used...
Trendnet TBW-104UB bluetooth – usb adapter.
Iogear GBS301 Bluetooth Serial adapter
And here are my setup notes for each component...
Trendnet TBW-104UB bluetooth – usb adapter.
Downloaded driver/utility from TRENDnet | Downloads | Wireless | TBW-104UB (Version V2.1R)
Unzip and install – “setup”
My desktop gave me some junk about “windows LOGO testing” during install, (although my laptop didn’t…). I told it to continue anyway (about 20 times…).
I started Bluesoleil and plugged in the adapter to the USB port, ignore or cancel the found new hardware when it comes up.
When the welcome screen came up, I named it on the computer and left the security level at “medium”
I hooked the Iogear serial adapter up to the ACjr and powered it up (see below)
Then I clicked the button in the middle of the bluesoleil window to search for devices. If this window is not open, right-click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and click display.
When the serial adapter was detected, I right clicked it and said “pair device”. (see below if you get a “connection timed out” message). I right clicked it again and selected “refresh services” and the serial adapter icon became available. I clicked that Icon and the quick connect message came up telling me what serial port it would be, remember this because you need to set it in Aquanotes. With this done, it is communicating to the computer and ready for Aquanotes!
AquaNotes
I downloaded aquanotes v 3.5c from AquaNotes Download
Unzipped and installed, I didn’t purchase any extras, just using the free version for now.
Open, go to Database à Tank Database
-[FONT="] [/FONT]enter serial # for ACjr
-[FONT="] [/FONT]select “config” tab and choose the proper serial port
That’s it!
Iogear GBS301 Bluetooth Serial adapter
This was the tricky part that gave me trouble with connecting.
Here is exactly what I did.
-[FONT="] [/FONT]Set the BAUD rate to 9600 (first three switches set to on)
-[FONT="] [/FONT]Set the device to “slave” (Fourth switch set to off)
Power on (plug it in) and hook up to ACjr serial cable
-[FONT="] [/FONT]It will not connect until the blue light begins flashing (about 6 seconds)
Connect from computer Bluetooth adapter
OK, so the first time I attempted to pair the device, it would say “connection timed out” and would not work. I found a couple ways to fix this if it happens.
-[FONT="] [/FONT]If you attempt to pair and everything is not set just right it messes with the configuration of the Iogear and you have to reset it by either
[FONT="]o[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT]A Unplug it, switch the 4th switch to on, plug it in, light flashes. Unplug it again, switch the 4th switch back to off, plug it back in and retry connecting
[FONT="]o[FONT="] [/FONT][/FONT]Or B – connect it to the computer via serial port and hyperterminal (this is explained in the owners manual) and in the configuration screen, reset the device to default factory settings.
-[FONT="] [/FONT]A is easier, but I didn’t figure it out until I did B a few times. I believe that either of these methods clears the pairing information from the Iogear and allows it to establish a new connection