In desperate need of help guys please! I was told by somebody that the max232 chip might be faulty and to replace it. Does this make sense.
I have looked at my dreambox and I have a max3232 cse1125 chip and then I have found another component laying around which has a max 3232 cse1108. Can I replace the dreambox chip with the other chip that I have found. They are both 16 pin and from what I can see, both are used on the rs232 connection on both boards. I really hope this might help. I can also upload photos if you like to show you that the board is in new condition with out any visible fuses blown. Also I have tried 3 different serial to usb cables with the null modem, I have also tried an old pc with the null modem only and no luck. I would really love to get to the bottom of this problem!
I have looked at my dreambox and I have a max3232 cse1125 chip and then I have found another component laying around which has a max 3232 cse1108. Can I replace the dreambox chip with the other chip that I have found. They are both 16 pin and from what I can see, both are used on the rs232 connection on both boards. I really hope this might help. I can also upload photos if you like to show you that the board is in new condition with out any visible fuses blown. Also I have tried 3 different serial to usb cables with the null modem, I have also tried an old pc with the null modem only and no luck. I would really love to get to the bottom of this problem!