Velleman K8061 Software

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My setup:
Running Windows 10 64-bit
Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2015
Version 14.0.25431.01 Update 3
Microsoft .NET Framework
Version 4.7.03056
Applies to VB.NET C# and C++

I have downloaded and manually installed the software components, I successfully ran the x64 test program that came along with the download. I can set outputs and see inputs on the K8061 board with no problem, works as designed.

My issue is when I am writing a program and try to test it, nothing works, I can’t connect to the board. I read through the guide “K8061_DLL_manual.pdf” and my code seems fine, no build errors or warnings. I’ve tried a few idiot checks by looking at the versions of files have been installed:
K8061.dll v4.0.0.1 1,572KB
Driver: K8061Driver_v1.0.0.2

I’m trying to learn what’s going on here because I can’t seem to find out why I can’t connect. What’s a good place to start troubleshooting?

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You may try if the 32-bit version works.
Download the package “K8061 driver update v4.0.0.0” from:
https://www.velleman.eu/support/downloads/?code=k8061&type=

Copy the DLL version 4.0.0.0 to the folder \Windows\SysWOW64

You can try the demo projects in the package “Complete software package edition 2011”.

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This solution worked! I assumed incorrectly the 64-bit DLL must be copied to \Windows\SysWOW64 in order to work on 64 bit Windows. I renamed the 64-bit version to K8061_x64.dll and copied the 32-bit 4.0.0.0 version and kept the same name K8061.dll

Thank you for your help! probably will be ordering the last couple of these again soon!

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Glad to see it’s working for you now :slight_smile:
Indeed, may be confusing, but:
64-bit DLL must be copied to \Windows\System32
and
32-bit DLL must be copied to \Windows\SysWOW64