BBSHD Programming Cable DIY?

[Poco Askew]

It seems like it wouldn't be too tough to make my own programming cable. Luna is out of stock and I'd like something a little longer anyway.
Does anyone know the pin out of the connectors?

[AZguy]

[calfee20]

It seems like it wouldn't be too tough to make my own programming cable. Luna is out of stock and I'd like something a little longer anyway.
Does anyone know the pin out of the connectors?

I don't think it's as simple as that.



From here. http://electricbike-blog.com/2015/03...g-your-sanity/

[max_volt]

Thats a common serial to usb adaptor. in/out/gnd The two wires connected together turn the system on.
It's powered by the usb port on the pc.

[AZguy]

I dunno - I think it's pretty easy... OTOH I work with these little USB/UART converters quite often and the worst part always seems to be getting RX and TX straight (if you just plain guess you will get them right <25% of the time and if you noodle it more like <10% of the time - thank you Mr. Murphy ;-} ) and the US drivers are way too often a big pain...

[AZguy]

I meant USB drivers... although US drivers are a big pain too =]

[Freewheelingf]

You can create you own cable but even the most experienced sat it's not worth it. Here's a link to a well regarded BBSxx blogger who in discussing the pros and cons of build versus buy provides links to how to build.

https://electricbike-blog.com/2015/03/17/programming-the-bbs02-without-frying-your-controller-and-losing-your-sanity/

[AZguy]

I bought one.... But I'd build one without hesitation if they were out-of-stock...

I've been using some very inexpensive (~$5?) ones that I've not needed drivers for (windows recognized them without any help). I'll check if I can find a link...

[AZguy]

Last time I bought these they were $5-$6 - looks like they're $10 now:

https://www.amazon.com/KEDSUM-CP2102-Module-Download-Converter/dp/B009T2ZR6W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1515019639&sr=8-2&keywords=cp2102

[Scoonie]

Super easy, just make sure it's a decent USB cable. Rated for the Windows version you will use.

https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=58780&p=915075#p915172

[max_volt]

I bought a programmer last year but I'll be danged if I can't find it. I just finished another build and desperately wanted to load Karls el file so I resorted to this. I would not recommend it but it worked. I had some cheap speaker wire so I used a small safety pin and reamed out the cut off ends and slipped them over the male pins.

[AZguy]

If you get a display extension cable (https://lunacycle.com/bafang-display-extension-cable/), cut off the end, do some soldering and wrap it up with heat shrink...

[max_volt]

Spring finally sprung and it was a rush job. Also I'm a cheap SOB.