there is no version 8.5.. you are connecting to your computer's internal modem. You'll need to follow the tutorial on the website on how to add the EZ-B to your computer. the tutorials can be found by clicking on the menu item labelled "Tutorials"

sorry to be a pain got rid of software that came with bt dongle useing Microsofts now still getting err msg Attempting connection to COM6 Connection Failed: System.TimeoutException: The write timed out. at System.IO.Ports.SerialStream.Write(Byte[] array, Int32 offset, Int32 count, Int32 timeout) at System.IO.Ports.SerialPort.Write(Byte[] buffer, Int32 offset, Int32 count) at EZ_B.EZB.Connect(String portName) Disconnected any idea watched tutes following it but sill having probs what am i doing wrong stress

you've received two COM ports when adding? I suspect COM6 and COM7?

You can try the other COM port, but it's supposed to be the lowest - although i've heard a rumour that someone had it reversed and it worked... technically that's improbable, but i've seen stranger things in windows

When you attempt a connection, what do the LED's on the EZ-B do?

got two com ports COM4 & COM6 the blue LED just keeps flashing the bt LED stays on for few seconds then flashes as before the best i had is bt LED slowly flashing got this msg on ez-b firmware updater Attempting connection to COM4 Comm Err: The operation has timed out. BbytesToExpect: 1

Received: Disconnected Connection Failed: System.Exception: Controller Not Responding at EZ_B.EZB.Connect(String portName) Disconnected

The EZ-B LED is supposed to be slowly fading while the BT LED is flashing.

When it's connected, they both just remain solid.

I think it's a problem with your bluetooth COM-port..

and......... sorry don't mean to be rude just getting frustrated, so how do i fix it

When you power the EZ-B, you have red and blue flash?

When you press the CONNECT button in ARC for COM4, does the RED led stop flashing for a second? And the blue continues to flash?

YES exactly what happens i know i'm being thick sorry. but it was a prezzy from my wife and don't want her to be dissapointed thanks