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EZ-B Stops Connecting To Computer.

Hi everyone,

I got my ez-b 2 weeks ago. I was able to successfully connect it to my computer, although it would sometimes take several attempt to have a successfull connection. But since this morning it stops connecting. Both status and bluetooth LED are flashing but it won't connect. I tried everything: I made sure the power supply is ok, I reinstalled ARC, successfully Paired the EZ-B with my computer, but it's still not connecting. Could someone help please?

Nick


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#17  

Nicolson I am right there with you. I have just let mine sit around for the past few days because of my connection issue. I really think the Firmware on the EZB needs to be looked at as soon as DJ returns. My best guess is that there is a glitch in there some where...

#18  

Do you guys know when is DJ coming back?

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#19  

Just tried my EZB ver 3 board and it connects perfectly on com port 13. The EZ firmware updater reports Ver 12 installed no need to update

#20  

Winstn60 what version of ARC are you using? When I got mine it too had Frimware version 12 on it, but because I had the newest ARC software; it told me I had to update to Firmware v14. So I did and now I cant hold a connection or even get one after at least 10 tries.

#21  

could anyone provide me please with the older version of ARC? I would like to try to connect using it

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#22  

Hi TXTCLA55

I have got ARC 2011.08.10.00 and firmware version 12. Which is the latest version's on DJ's EZB site. I have no idea how you have got V14 firmware!! unless you are a beta tester?

All the files are in C: windows program files (x86)EZ-Robot It would be easy enough to send you the folder and you can run it from there ok

However as a test I just uninstalled ARC and reloaded it from the ARC page on this website and it is exactly the same as before and all works with V12 firmware

Confused?

However I have just tried reinstalling ARC without 1st uninstalling it from control panel and you get the repair uninstall option. Clicking on repair seems to screw up the Bluetooth comm ports so I'm now trying a machine reboot

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#23  

Reboot fixed it all my comms ports now have reappeared and I can connect again.

#24  

Hi every one,

Since it has been impossible to connect the EZ-B to my laptop using the bluetooth connection, I connected it using a serial to USB cable and found out that the firmware version is V85 when it should be V12. Does any one know what may be the reason? I include this video to show you guys.