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sciencewhiz102 · 7th June 2005, 07:08 PM

I am trying to use a computer (windows ME) to control other electronic devices (such as lights) and activate them either on a timer or when a USB key with special files on it is inserted into a split USB port. :?

DTMF · 7th June 2005, 07:56 PM

you must 1st know how to use

programming langagues like :

VisualBasic , C, C++ or Pacsal

& then go to interface the PC with outworld

:wink: :wink:

**Jay.slovak** · 7th June 2005, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sciencewhiz102

I am trying to use a computer (windows ME) to control other electronic devices (such as lights) and activate them either on a timer or when a USB key with special files on it is inserted into a split USB port. :?

The easiest way is to use Paralel port to interface with "outworld" from your PC. I can't help you with SW :cry:

DTMF · 8th June 2005, 09:09 AM

the parallel port adress of your PC is

$378

**Nigel Goodwin** · 8th June 2005, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DTMF

the parallel port adress of your PC is

$378

Possibly? - that's only one of the common standard parallel port addresses, now under Windows there are also many non-standard addresses used as well. The standard addresses are:

$378
$278
$3BC

There's an interrupt call under DOS which gives you all the installed port addresses - Windows specific ports can't usually be used under DOS, but should come with Windows drivers.

DTMF · 8th June 2005, 11:27 AM

Nigel Goodwin

i am planning to use parallele & serial port in my final project next year

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

when i start i will need your help

ok :lol:

zachtheterrible · 8th June 2005, 11:47 PM

Hi sciencewhiz. Look into X10 on google. They are pre-made devices for doing exactly that.

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7th June 2005, 07:08 PM	(permalink)
sciencewhiz102	I need help!! I am trying to use a computer (windows ME) to control other electronic devices (such as lights) and activate them either on a timer or when a USB key with special files on it is inserted into a split USB port. :?

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DTMF	you must 1st know how to use programming langagues like : VisualBasic , C, C++ or Pacsal & then go to interface the PC with outworld :wink: :wink: __________________ digital-electronics

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DTMF	Nigel Goodwin i am planning to use parallele & serial port in my final project next year :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: when i start i will need your help ok :lol: __________________ digital-electronics

8th June 2005, 11:47 PM	(permalink)
zachtheterrible	Hi sciencewhiz. Look into X10 on google. They are pre-made devices for doing exactly that. __________________ I'm no electronics god, i just talk too much.