There are two similar sockets - on my Merlin one is labelled HC and the other AUX - they are wired in parallel - so it is possible to plug the TTL-BT interface in one and the HC in the other.

Last edited by mediavets (2009-01-01 22:49:38)

Irpano,

When you try to connect using the virtual serial Port, you should type in "COM8" or "COM9" ...
In your screen shot, I have seen that you have used "0" in the Papywizard dialog box and Papywizard answer "could not open port "COM1" (very confusing "0" means "COM1") ....

Could-you repeat your test with typing "COM8" or "COM9" in the Papywizard dialog box ?

Another strange thing is that you couln't connect the BT module with the Passkey = "1234", this is really abnormal !
Could-you try a new connection with this Passkey = "1234" again ?

I am not yet convinced that the baud rate is set correctly in the BTLink adapter.

So for one more time let's see if we can get this all working before you seek a replacement Merlin unit from the retailer.

Do a hardware reset on the BTLink to set config. back to factory default - see documentation for the BTLink.

Slide the DCE/DTE switch toewards the dsub connector for it to connect correctly to the PC.

Then connect it to the PC with ext. power connected and reprogram it using the Windows GUI config. program - setting correct baud rate etc.

After programming use the Get adapter info button to check that the re-programming has taken place correctly.

At this point get a screenshot of BTLink config. settings and post it here.

After programming the BTLink don't forget to slide the DCE/DTE switch on top of the BTLink towards the antenna end before connecting it to the RS232-TTL Tronisoft 4207 module.

Then try again.

1. Connect interface assembly (cable+4207+BTLink) to Merlin and power it up.

2. Connect BT USB adapter to PC then power up PC.

3. Run Papywizard and Configure/Hardware - select Bluetooth and then use Choose button to search for BT devices it should offer Merlin, choose that, entering '1234' for password if asked for one.

4. Select OK to exit Configure in Papywizard main screen select Hardware/Connect.

5. Report result here.


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I doubt any retailer will have a clue about the internals of the Merlin head. They certainly would not be able to repair it.

If it is not working correctly with the HC - which of course it should, they sell it to work with the HC - then just ask for a replacement unit (the whole head+HC).

Last edited by mediavets (2009-01-02 10:45:29)

irpano (John),

Claude and I have discussed your problem trying to get a working Bluetooth connection established between Papywizard on your XP PC and the Merlin head.

We propose  a different approach to solving the problem - or at least to identifying more precisely where the problem lies - by eliminating the Bluetooth aspect from the setup.

Instead of trying to make a connection using Bluetooth we suggest you try a wired/cabled serial connection.

If your PC has a 9-pin Dsub serial port all you need to connect to the Tronisoft 4207 module is a straight through 9-pin male-to-female serial cable.

If your PC lacks a physical serial port and only has USB then you will need a USB-serial adapter plus a straight through 9-pin serial cable, you will find them on eBay or in most PC stores.
http://shop.ebay.com.au/items/__usb-ser … 70Q2el1313

Either way you can check which COMx is assigned to the serial port using Control panel/System/Hardware/Device manager and then in Papywizard Configure/Hardware set up a serial connection accordingly.
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For the record which precise model of eeePC do you have?

Good luck.

Last edited by mediavets (2009-01-02 18:34:12)

John,

my Merlin did not run on com "0" but when typed in "COM1"  it worked via the serial cable.

For the sake of information, a hardware serial port is designated COM1 by default.  USB adapters can be given a specific port number in the Computer Maintenance area of the Control Panel (XP), probably somewhere similar in Vista.

Last edited by Tim.Lewis (2009-01-03 12:39:10)

Paul Fma38 and others,
Reading pauls post from the one FMA38 directed me to , I find that the problem is exactly the same as his, IE On the hand controller GUIDE stays on and SET and GO blink continuously.
Ive sent the hand controller back to the agents (Which they suggested was at falt) but Ive not received it as yet (NEW YEAR HOLS) I will contact them tomorrow and see I I can put a bomb under them.
FMA - I Tried the procedure you pointed me to (http://www.autopano.net/forum/p33669-20 … -01#p33669) but as I dont have the hand controller It my not work as expected. (I tried without the hand controller plugged in and I NO return signal from the HEAD)
I expect that I may have to get a new head from the supplier. and as others has suggested, tha batch might be defective.
Be back later and thanks for the help so far. (ARGH!!!! Just want to start taking Panos)

Hi Irpano,

I will not be the "black bird", but I think, as Frederic (FMA38), that this is the "Merlin head" who is defective and not the hand controler ...
The supplier will say that they don't find the hand controler defective and will eventually replace it but the problem will stay !
Please ask a "global" replacement ....
I am really sorry for you !
Can Paul confirm that ?

Last edited by claudevh (2009-01-04 10:49:50)

claudevh wrote:

Hi Irpano,

I will not be the "black bird", but I think, as Frederic (FMA38), that this is the "Merlin head" who is defective and not the hand controler ...
The supplier will say that they don't find the hand controler defective and will eventually replace it but the problem will stay !
Please ask a "global" replacement ....

Yes, I too think you need a complete replacement unit.

The problem with the short cable is very strange. Did you try to make a new one? There is maybe an impedance problem, as it works with the hand controller, and this one does not work alone.

BTW, does your BT module works in 5V, or in 3.3V? It may works with the long cable because of the additionnal cable resistor...

Does it also works with the hand controller?

klausesser wrote:

well - looks like your short phone-cable simply is broken . .

???

if broken it could'nt drive the Merlin
the long cable is open ended and has no connection to BT

Paul use the « BTM-222 Bluetooth-Funkmodul » made by Plishka in Austria:
http://plischka.at/Funk_Bluetooth.html.

This module is based on the the BTM-222 module who is originally 3,3v.

Plischka use a LM1117 to convert 5v to 3,3v, he has published the schema
http://plischka.at/images/BTM-222_Basis_V1.8%20Sch.png

This is what I call a « VVC » solution (VVC = Very Very Complicated),and Paul have added more complexity because he use a 9-12v to 5v convertor to provide the 5v needed by the « Plischka module ».

Really this isn't abnormal that he report connections problems (long cable/small cable ...)

Paul, this isn't not a negative what I say, but just to expose to Frederic the complexity ...
I am very surprised that it work !

If this can help !