Connect HPS50 to Windows 8 PC

Instruments Handheld Oscilloscopes
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Having run the software downloaded from your website, I am asked to select a port that the 'scope is connected to. Despite there being a drop down menu, none are listed for selection. I have tried ‘COM1’, etc. but to no avail. Does the software support Windows 8 yet or am I missing a trick?

Thanks,
jb

2

Did you check the device manager, it will show you to which COM port the unit is connected?

3

Um, the 'scope doesn’t show up on my device manager. Where is the driver on the website please? I have downloaded what’s specific to the HPS50; no drivers here.

4

I’m sorry but the HPS50 driver is not yet compatible with Windows 8

5

Very disappointed that this is the case. Do you have plans to support Windows 8 or am I going to have to ask for my money back?

6

I’ve created a new driver for you:
HPS50 driver for Windows 8 x86/x64 (zip)

Please install this driver and let me know if it worked

7

Thanks. Where do I put these files?

8

Unzip the files to a folder you can remember. Then follow these steps, but use your folder instead
eightforums.com/tutorials/96 … s-8-a.html

9

Thanks for your help so far.
I have followed your advice but I can’t guess which folder in drivers to put these in.
Universal Serial Bus controllers?
Ports (COM and LPT)?
Disk drives?
Imaging Devices?

Thanks.

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[quote]I have followed your advice but I can’t guess which folder in drivers to put these in.[/quote]What is “these”? And why are you trying to put it a in drivers folder?

In Device Manager, look for a device with a yellow exclamation mark in front of its name. This is probably the HPS50 if all your other hardware is installed correctly. It should be listed under Ports (COM & LPT).