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PC Serial Comm Port

RobertBRobertB Posts: 3
edited 2007-09-12 18:21 in BASIC Stamp
I am looking for an easy way to communicate with my BS2pe over the com port (actually the usb port, rs232 ports no longer are on the newer laptops). My pc os = win xp, I was using vb express BUT I am open to any solution (program envirnment) that will solve this issue. I am also sure that someone has already done this.
More Info:
VB command for Com Port Settings =

My.Computer.Ports.OpenSerialPort("COM11", 9600, 0, 8, IO.Ports.StopBits.One)

I know com11 is right because I see the debug data dropping into 'hyperterm' with com11 selected.

Any advise appreciated

Robert B

Comments

  • FranklinFranklin Posts: 4,747
    edited 2007-09-12 15:45
    If the debug data is showing up on com11 that is your communications link (you ARE communicating)

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  • RobertBRobertB Posts: 3
    edited 2007-09-12 16:01
    Stephen,

    Do you know in what programming environment the 'Debug Window' was written in? This is close to what I am trying to do EXCEPT, I would like to add a little bit more functionality to the window, like logging the data or something similar to this.

    Robert
  • cyplesmacyplesma Posts: 76
    edited 2007-09-12 16:55
    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?p=671804

    parallax should make a sticky of this topic
  • RobertBRobertB Posts: 3
    edited 2007-09-12 18:21
    I will try to implement this. It references Visual Basic Express, which is precisely what I am using myslef!!! I am optimistic, but getting the communication going will be the real prize. Thanks for the tip.

    Robert B
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