Intelligentleman Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) I was about to load some roms onto my new LTO Flash, but the GUI won't find my cartridge. I've tried two different USB cables and two different USB outlets. Nothing. My computer does, however, recognize when I unplug the LTO Flash because it makes that little chime when something is unplugged. Also tried closing and re-opening the GUI. And finally a full computer restart. Didn't seem to help. Edited July 6, 2021 by Intelligentleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intelligentleman Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 I've just now tried installing some additional drivers that have done the trick for some others, but I'm still not getting any response when plugging in the cart. The cart doesn't need to be plugged into an Intellivision at the same time, does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I've just now tried installing some additional drivers that have done the trick for some others, but I'm still not getting any response when plugging in the cart. The cart doesn't need to be plugged into an Intellivision at the same time, does it?No it doesn't it should only be plugged into the pc. Sent from my LM-V600 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intelligentleman Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Aaaaaannnnnnd it was the cable this whole time. Tried 4 before finding one that miraculously just works. So I guess that's the lesson here with micro USB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intelligentleman Posted July 6, 2021 Author Share Posted July 6, 2021 Kids approve. Also, the video output with this cart looks a little better than a normal game cart. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 You gotta make sure your USB cable is the 4 conductor data type.. I've made that mistake a few times too, trying to use a 2 conductor "charge only" cable. Glad you got it figured out though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian's Man Cave Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I am having this problem too... how do you know if the cable is a 4 conductor data type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Steve Jones Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 You just have to try a bunch one completely unscientific observation, they tend to be the longer cables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intelligentleman Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 Yes, I literally went through four different cables until I got lucky. I can try to ascertain distinguishing characteristics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Games For Your Intellivision Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 On 7/7/2021 at 5:06 AM, Intelligentleman said: Aaaaaannnnnnd it was the cable this whole time. Tried 4 before finding one that miraculously just works. So I guess that's the lesson here with micro USB There are usb cables that are charging only cables. There are cables that are data/charging cables. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Do charging cables also have four pins in the micro USB end? I suppose if you have really fine motor skills and a multimeter with sharp prods, you could check for continuity across each of the four pins, but I realize it can be hard to reach respective pin. Perhaps if you had a standalone mating female micro USB connector that brings out the signals for easier reach. Generally I think the cables that come with (older) smartphones from the factory should be OK but perhaps third party cables only do charging. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLic0ne t0aD Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) It's been a bit of trial & error for me personally. The 'charging only' type looks the same as any other type in my experience, with 4 contacts visable in each end, so sometimes it's hard to tell unless you try hooking up your phone or Lto up to the computer, only to find it its 2 conductor internally. You could probe cable ends with a multimeter set on continuity too.. Whatever works for you.. I've done both. Honestly, some people might be better off buying a couple new ones off Amazon, with "data" in the search field. I try to use a dedicated USB for my LTO Flash and have it set aside, labeled as such so that I don't have to go through the hassle of going through the trail & error thing. Lol Edited July 8, 2021 by SiLic0ne t0aD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I'm not sure if I own a single charge-only cable but I would assume it is lighter and easier to bend the cable if there are fewer wires inside. Thus the stiffer cable, the more likely it carries all four wires (data). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian's Man Cave Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 I just went to the store and found a micro usb wire that says it can charge and transfer data. The wire is thicker than the other wires I had. I plugged it in and it worked right away! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsson Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 So finally we can conclude that size does matter! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intelligentleman Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) @carlsson, only one of these cables works with LTO Flash... Edited July 8, 2021 by Intelligentleman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intelligentleman Posted July 8, 2021 Author Share Posted July 8, 2021 (edited) Spoiler Alert: It's the one in the middle - the shortest, thinnest one! Edited July 8, 2021 by Intelligentleman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroAl Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Arg. Now I'm having this trouble. As far as I can tell I only own 3 cables and I can't get any of them to work. I've tried different ports, cables, rebooting, plugging in and then turning on GUI, the opposite etc., what am I missing????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroAl Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, RetroAl said: Arg. Now I'm having this trouble. As far as I can tell I only own 3 cables and I can't get any of them to work. I've tried different ports, cables, rebooting, plugging in and then turning on GUI, the opposite etc., what am I missing????? OK, Ignore the above post, but here's a tip for others. I used my micro usb from my ps4 controller and it worked. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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