BS2 to change display on attached PC
whirlymark
Posts: 10
Another new user but very ambitious!
As an educational tool, I would like to use the·BS2 to display or change the display of a web page (or jpeg image) when the BS receives specific inputs.
The simple version is:
When a switch (connected to the BS2) ·is pressed, an image on an attached PC monitor changes.· This image could be a webpage, jpeg, powerpoint (whatever is easiest).· I thought about using the PINK but it seems overkill, as the BS can be directly connected to the PC using the serial cable or another patch cable.·
I think I·need software that can recognize the signal from the BS2 and that can convert this signal to something usable such as html, or Javascript - someone has done this and I would appreciate this knowledge too!
Can I use the serial cable as this output or would there be a conflict during downloading the program to the BS2?
As an educational tool, I would like to use the·BS2 to display or change the display of a web page (or jpeg image) when the BS receives specific inputs.
The simple version is:
When a switch (connected to the BS2) ·is pressed, an image on an attached PC monitor changes.· This image could be a webpage, jpeg, powerpoint (whatever is easiest).· I thought about using the PINK but it seems overkill, as the BS can be directly connected to the PC using the serial cable or another patch cable.·
I think I·need software that can recognize the signal from the BS2 and that can convert this signal to something usable such as html, or Javascript - someone has done this and I would appreciate this knowledge too!
Can I use the serial cable as this output or would there be a conflict during downloading the program to the BS2?
Comments
The BASIC Stamp often communicates with the PC via its programming cable for run-time applications. There is no conflict since the BASIC Stamp is reset prior to programming. Most PC-based languages such as C# and VB have serial communication functions which make it easy to connect to and communicate with the BASIC Stamp. In fact there are multiple threads on these forums discussing this very topic and some have examples. Take care.
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