FEZ Portal not detected by Windows 11 or TinyCLR Config over USB C

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I received a FEZ Portal Rev C from GHI through Amazon which did not include the USB C cable listed in the package contents. I used a spare USB A to USB C cable from home to connect to and power the SBC.

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The Demo App launches and runs, but the FEZ is not recognized by my HP laptop Windows 11 Device Manager or the latest TinyCLR config app. I have reconnected and reset the SBC many times in an attempt to fix this. I have also tried the MFDeploy tool with the same result.

I have emailed GHI support for the missing cable hoping this will resolve the issue.

Other forums indicate the Windows USB driver should auto install when the SBC is connected. I receive no messages of this kind.

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What do you see under device manager when you plug your board in?

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Hi Gus,

There is no change to the USB list when I plug in the SBC using the USB A to USB C cable. Also, no Windows sounds like when plugging in a mouse.

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I am guessing your USB cable is a charge only cable. Can you try a different cable or try a different port on your computer?

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yes, I tried two which could be charge only. I may pick up another to try from Staples. I appreciate your help!

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You can try plugging the phone using the same cable to see if Windows detects it, just to see if this is a charge only cable.

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Great suggestion but my phone has a lightening connector (which works). The USB C cable must be from an old device.

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I purchased Staples TECH USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable, 3.3 ft., 480 Mbps, White (ST62337).

Windows Device Manager and TinyCLR Config now recognize the FEZ Portal.

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Ok great. I will check with team on the missing cable and get back to you by email.

Are you a .net developer? Do you have a project in mind or just experimenting?