Sending messages of IP - UDP?
Joms
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I have an application where I am trying to send a message from 4 or 6 props to a computer program that was programmed in C#.net.· Currently, my plan is to output serial from the prop into a serial-to-ethernet adaptor that will put a virtual comm port on the computer for each prop.· All I am look for is to detect when a button is pressed on the prop (some other things happen in the spin programming), and send that statement to the computer program.
My question is, is there an easier way to do this?· I do have a PINK and noticed that is supports sending UDP broadcasts.· I have not used the PINK yet and not too familier with UDP and how it works.· Is this an application for a UDP type communication, or is there a better solution?
Most all of my projects have been based around serial communication, sometimes over usb, but because everything seems to be going IP, I would like to step and start learning how IP communication of commands work.· I have a fairly good understanding of computer networks including setting up routers and firewalls, but fall short in this area.· My google searches have come up short finding information with examples.
Does anyone have input in this area?
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My question is, is there an easier way to do this?· I do have a PINK and noticed that is supports sending UDP broadcasts.· I have not used the PINK yet and not too familier with UDP and how it works.· Is this an application for a UDP type communication, or is there a better solution?
Most all of my projects have been based around serial communication, sometimes over usb, but because everything seems to be going IP, I would like to step and start learning how IP communication of commands work.· I have a fairly good understanding of computer networks including setting up routers and firewalls, but fall short in this area.· My google searches have come up short finding information with examples.
Does anyone have input in this area?
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