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Then we're talking about a LOT of readings... Why don't u search "serial communication" at google?Quote:
so why so I need to convert from serial to parallel? I don't know a whole lot about how com ports and such work.
As the_Jinx suggested, u may want to try the parallel port solution, although afaik it's 8 bit, not 16 bit.
Peace always,
<jdenny>
well how incredibly useful.
Got any texts or something that could help me in any way?
yup you were right Jdenny ( I just opened my box of old projects and found me some good old hardcopy documentation.. )
If you'd like I could help you with the layout although this http://www.computerhope.com/help/parallel.htm should help you out a bit :)
General info on parallel ports: http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~ih/doc/par/
Ok assuming u have no problems with the electronics side, have a look at this project.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~sebdehne/pp_powerSwitch/
It controls (AC) power relays and has a sample shematics diagram. Controlling LEDs should be easier...
U may also consider the DriverLINX Port I/O Driver to get ur 32-bit apps (in any language that can call a DLL) direct access to the I/O ports over the range 0100H to FFFFH.
http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~ih/doc/par/port95nt/readme.txt
Peace always,
<jdenny>
mm, I'm pretty sure this is out of my league.
oh well, back to MFC I guess *shrug*