Greetings guys,
I am using PIC to send data via RS232 to a computer, and I am using C to program the chip. However, I don't know how to write this program. Is there any special fuction or instructions in C library? By the way, I am using HyperTerminal on the computer to receive data.
Also, do I need to worry about ASCII format when I send the data?
Any help will be most appreciated. Thanks guys.
Best regards,
HiJack
Can't help you with C, but my tutorials show how to do it in assembler - regardless though, I would suggest you send the data as ASCII rather than binary.
PIC programmer software, and PIC Tutorials at:
http://www.winpicprog.co.uk
Have you check the compiler manual for examples. Many of them provide one ths shows how to setup the uart and send the data. It is only a few lines of code.
You did not tell us which compiler or PIC you are using.
3v0
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Hi guys,
Thanks for kind help. Good news, I finally got it working.
The circuit that I built is definitely working, the problem was HyperTerminal, which has some compatible issues with Vista. I searched for other serial port logging software and I found this:
Free Serial Port Logger : RS232 Port Logger Software - Serial Data Logger
It is called RS232 Data Logger and it is free.
Now, for people who is new with Vista and if you are using a USB-to-Serial(DB9) cable, make sure you have the cable on Prolific brand. It provides driver on Vista system and it is definitely working.
Regards,
HiJack
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