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Hi all,
I have a Beta-Brite LED sign, I don't know how many of you seen it but I
know you all have seen others like it. Any way, I noticed there is a phone
jack like socket in the back for serial programing from a computer and I
thought why not use the stamp to display a msg (it would be neat on a yard
long led sign). How would I do this or is it posible? Any sujestions are
welcome. I won't be able to try any sujestions out for a bit, the sign is in
storage right now [noparse]:([/noparse]

Thanks,
Chris Shuster
http://www.uhpage.com/cpuman

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At 09:06 PM 4/11/00 MDT, Chris Shuster promulgated:
>Hi all,
>I have a Beta-Brite LED sign, I don't know how many of you seen it but I
>know you all have seen others like it. Any way, I noticed there is a phone
>jack like socket in the back for serial programing from a computer and I
>thought why not use the stamp to display a msg (it would be neat on a yard
>long led sign). How would I do this or is it posible? Any sujestions are
>welcome. I won't be able to try any sujestions out for a bit, the sign is in
>storage right now [noparse]:([/noparse]
>
>Thanks,
>Chris Shuster
>http://www.uhpage.com/cpuman
>
Chris -

Just a passing comment - some manufacturers of message boards supply custom
software to go along with their custom sign boards. I have NO idea if there
is
such a thing as a "generic" or common-access protocol for these things, as
I've
never worked with them. Many are PC driven (various platforms).

The following ref serves ONLY as a Windows example:

http://www.electronicdisplays.com/software.html

other manufacturers may offer other platforms, I'd suppose.

Have phun !

Regards,

Bruce



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At 03:20 AM 4/12/00 -0400, Bruce Bates promulgated:
>At 09:06 PM 4/11/00 MDT, Chris Shuster promulgated:
>>Hi all,
>>I have a Beta-Brite LED sign, I don't know how many of you seen it but I
>>know you all have seen others like it. Any way, I noticed there is a phone
>>jack like socket in the back for serial programing from a computer and I
>>thought why not use the stamp to display a msg (it would be neat on a yard
>>long led sign). How would I do this or is it posible? Any sujestions are
>>welcome. I won't be able to try any sujestions out for a bit, the sign is
in
>>storage right now [noparse]:([/noparse]
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Chris Shuster
>>http://www.uhpage.com/cpuman
>>

Chris -

Here's more info specifically on Beta-Brite boards, and PC software:

http://www.betabrite.com/Pages/bbms.htm

Fifty bucks for the PC messaging software seems reasonable.
They also mention it came with a remote when new <shrug>.

"Keyboard: Handheld remote operated, infrared, 55 key layout "
may not even need a Stamp !

Above is for the multi-line "Director", single line differs by
having only 54 keys. Humm - must be line number <g>.

Regards,

Bruce