Pc terminal instead of debug

kromerj

I am relatively new to Basic Stamps and·building a custom security system which involves RFID and monitors vehicle traffic flow.·Everything is working interactively using the debug terminal for entering system mode, RFID·cards,·and viewing alerts, and RFID history. I·would like to be able to operate the system without the debug terminal so that it would not be neccesary to run the Basic Stamp Editior.·Is using·a Visual Basic interface the·best way to do this?

Franklin

Debug commands write data to the serial port on the board you have the stamp plugged into all you need to do is launch a terminal that looks at the com port assigned to the connection.

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- Stephen

Zoot

You can also use SEROUT to PIN 16, if you want more control over formatting, baud rate, etc., to the RS-232 level shifter circuitry on the Stamp. (Debug itself SEROUTs to PIN 16).

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kromerj

Thank you for the quick responses! I think I know what I need to do on the Stamp end, but need some direction on "launching a terminal". After searching the forum for similar questions I have started to learn Visual Basic. I was just wondering if there was an easier way to do this.

Unsoundcode

PLX-DAQ might do what you want, it can log data , time stamp it and provide a nice user interface.

http://www.parallax.com/ProductInfo/Microcontrollers/PLXDAQDataAcquisitiontool/tabid/393/Default.aspx

Jeff T.

Andy Fox

Or just download a simple serial port terminal program, or use Windows' HyperTerminal.