Touch screen problem-USB 1.1/USB 2-XP-Driver-Worcol-Touchkit-Solution:)

Mister1 · 01-28-2008, 01:13 PM

Hi all,
Since I'm still new here, allow me to apologize for the unusual LONG title. The reason for that is try and save another newbie a few hours of stress LOL.

I have spent the best part of yesterday trying to solve what ended up being (as usual) a very simple problem, but yet a problem.

Previous situation:
- I had a working DL070IM Touch screen + Fujitsu Laptop / XP sp2 setup working in my car. what led me to believe "It should just work..."

Current problem:
- Recently got an X41 Thinkpad to replace the old laptop.
- Trying to install the provided CD drivers - older Worcol (Touchkit) Version from 2003. the laptop froze during install. nothing helped.
- Got different / newer versions of the drivers installed which didn't freeze the laptop, but would not work...Nothing!!!

- The device was not recognized as a pointing device.
- Even though there was a proper Touchkit driver / software installed it would not recognize the touch screen.
- Whenever plugged in (After clean install) the device would come up as "Non Recognized".
- Any attempt to "update driver" and force the correct driver was rejected by XP.

Drivers source: http://www.touchkit.com/Drivers.asp#xp

The research:

Quote: Originally Posted by MobiTekLink

you should stick always w/ USB 1.1 for TS, 10ft.

- I've decided to check the USB 1.1 path.
- Took a USB 1.1 hub and connected the touchscreen through it.
- Needless to say, EUREKA

Current Status:
Touch screen fully functional with the newest (and best) driver / software combo.

Since the solution was always there but I didn't find it easily enough running an mp3car.com search, I've decided to post this solution (with the huge title) and hope someone else across the universe will see the light faster.

Thanks for the help

Now it's time to work on the proper install...Pics and details to follow on my build future thread.