I really don't understand that remark. I use the usb interface and know other people how do too, and it is rock solid. So in which way is the serial better than the usb one? --Hans
I was trying to choose between Linux and Windows. I did some research and people said the Serial was a better interface over the USB so I got that... I was reading up on ThermD, but wasn't too sure on that one. I will check out the other links you guys sent. Thanks. btw, the machine I have is a Mini-Itx machine I figure either Linux or windows should run fine on it.
Found this on Weathertoys i think..
I started my project using the USB adapter, and it functions without problems for the project.
BUT BUT BUT, USB adapters for datalogging is not stable enough, I have lerned from my Danish Vantage Pro friends, that they ALL have shiftet from USB to Serial.
I have now done the same, problem is that the USB port randomly disappear, and no data is logged, until the program is stopped, and the USB plug is removed and reinserted.
This is a general WINDOWS problem.
I have now been running with my Serial adapter for 2 months and I have never lost connection with the software, with the USB adapter, I would have lost it between 1 to 5 times.
So my recommendation is to use the serial adapter always, and maybe use the USB adapter for a separate testing environment.
Then I also found it in a couple other places.. So i picked the serial device after reading that.