Max serial object doesn't see COM ports in Windows [HC-06+arduino+Max Msp]

[system]

Hi all! I’m new in the forum but I follow you since long time. I always found solutions but this time I cannot go straight to this problem:

I’ve connected Arduino to Max via HC-06 bluetooth module with [serial] object. On my Mac anythings it’s ok, I can easily get serial data from the port, opening and closing it whenever I want!

On Windows, the same Max patch cannot see the HC-06 serial port that i correctly installed, even if I force the COM number of the port and the correct baud rate. If I use "print" message I realize that Max cannot see my port but only shows port which has no "dev B" service for communication (in windows the BT module is installed with two COM ports, the outlet one with ‘dev B’ capabilities).

I tried with vvvv, puredata and several serial monitors, they all can see my port and receive data correctly. Only Max ignores it…what is wrong with the [serial] obj? Any experience with Max and HC-06 in windows?

I run win7 x64 on Macbook pro, native partition.
thanks

[system]

Hi,

For those who read this forum, but not the Max forum at Cycling '74: Serial obj doesn't see COM ports in Windows [HC-06] is the corresponding thread there. We've got this problem worked out and a fix should be arriving in the next update. In the meantime, beta objects have been posted in the linked thread.

Best,
Jeremy