Serial Port Listener? and Serial Port IO in VB/C++?

[chiwawa626]

I got me one of them computer remotes, the packard bell fast media ones, well i played with some third party software, and now i want to make my own. I know enough vb/c++ i think, but is there anything like a serial port listener so i know what data is sent when buttons are pressed. And also, any links to help/tutorials on serialport io in vb or C++?

 

[Descartes]

<< but is there anything like a serial port listener so i know what data is sent when buttons are pressed >>



Yes, you can use what is called a "breakout" box. They can be software or hardware based. Do a google for it and you'll surely find one. If you simply want to know the protocol used, check around on newsgroups, manufacturer's site, etc., as often the protocol is published. In VB, serial communications is quite simple as you have the MSComm ActiveX control. Check MSDN for more info...

Here's a good article on serial communications under win32 -- here.

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I've used this software-based breakout box before. Download it here.
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[angrymaxx]

try this. I used it to debug a Palm application I worked on. Hope it helps.