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It's been a long time but I thought I can program this thing using 9 pin:
pin 2 of plug to pin 1 of controller
pin 3 of plug to pin 2 of controller
pin 4 of plug to pin 3 of controller
pin 5 of plug to pin 4 of controller

is this correct or has something changed since the zx-24p i had in the past because I am sure the wiring is good. It goes "hello" but it doesn't program

rdrive wrote:is this correct [...]

That looks right. See the page below.

www.zbasic.net/doc/ZBasicRef.php?page=183

rdrive wrote:It goes "hello" but it doesn't program

What messages do you see in the Debug window of the IDE? It is possible that you haven't selected the ZX-24r as the intended target. The IDE won't download a program compiled for one device to a different type of device.

To select the target device, select "Device Options" on the Options menu. In the dropdown list under "Target Device" on the dialog box you should see several devices. If the desired target isn't there click the "Edit Target List..." button to get another dialog in which you can select which devices will appear on the Target Device dropdown list.

Thanks for your quick response. Yes I made sure it was set for the correct device and port. I am using a usb to serial adapter and checked my device manager and it's operating properly and I have been using it for years now. could it be that it's not compatible with the zx-24r but OK on the zx-24p

thank you i got it. it was bad connection in the 9pin