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#1 2019-10-16 20:27:34

XT4T1C
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PM3 not detected after second use

Hi,

I'm new here and this question has probably been asked more often but I can't find an awnser to my exact question soo here we go:

I bought the PM3 and followed every exact step in the manual. Evrything seemed to work af first. I used the proxmark for the purpose I needed it for and put it away again.

After a few days I wanted to start using it again, but not it's not getting detected anymore. Not if I hold the button, and neither in my device manager. So no COM ports are gettings assigned anymore.

Anyone got tips?

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#2 2019-10-16 20:28:40

XT4T1C
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

I'm using windows 10 by the way

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#3 2019-11-02 18:04:58

XT4T1C
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

Can't imagine no one knows.. -.-

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#4 2019-11-03 04:28:20

mwalker
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

To recap.
- Setup and working
- Next usage, no com port when pm3 is connected
- Windows 10

Is there any indication that windows is searching for the driver for the device when first connected ?
Any unknown devices appear in device manager when connected ?

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#5 2019-11-03 09:53:13

XT4T1C
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

Correct.

Absolutely nothing seems to happen in my PC when I connect it; although the PM3 is actually getting switched on (against the odds), according to the LED on it.

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#6 2019-11-03 09:54:37

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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

So to be clear; no unknown devices detected either.

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#7 2019-11-03 11:26:29

anybody
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

Is the cable the same?

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#8 2019-11-03 11:30:42

XT4T1C
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

Yes, I use the one that came with the package. I was thinking to try another cable or another PC but haven't tried that yet

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#9 2019-11-03 16:15:51

XT4T1C
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

OK, as I suspected; a different cable gives the same effect.. I haven't got another PC on hand, So I'll post my findings if I get my hands on one. Meanwhile I'd still like to solve this problem with my current setup.

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#10 2019-11-03 21:34:30

mwalker
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

What model pm3 do you have?
Some have 2 usb connectors but only 1 is for comms.  Like the easy.

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#11 2019-11-03 21:38:41

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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

I think it's the newest model, it only has one connector. How do I know what model it is?

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#12 2019-11-03 23:47:19

mwalker
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

The rdv4 is what I would call the latest.  its about the size of a card (but thicker) in a black case.  When on, has 4 blue leds (always on) and 4 red leds (on/off based on whats going on).

but if it only has the one usb port, then its not what I was thinking may have been a simple issue.

Search the web for images of the different models if not matching the rdv4 (4.01) description.

If there are ANY leds "on" when connected/powered, let us know which ones are on.

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#13 2019-11-04 21:07:06

XT4T1C
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

OK never mind... I'm no paying attention at all obviously.. It's got two connectors indeed and I was using the wrong one all the time. I've got a rdv4 indeeed. Probleem solved! Sorry ':) and thanks!


Now what's this other connector for?

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#14 2019-11-04 21:43:20

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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

two connectors?  Then you don't have a RDV4...  You have a bad chinese clone of the PM3 Easy.

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#15 2019-11-04 23:50:04

mwalker
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Re: PM3 not detected after second use

Not 100% sure what the 2nd is for, I think it was for power or an external antenna hookup, but as iceman said, sounds like a clone of the PM3 Easy.

either way, you got it working smile
If all is well, can you edit the subject and mark as [SOLVED]
Thanks

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