Hello,
I'm attempting a project, and think Im in need of some direction. The basics of my project is to control mutliple electonic devices from my computer. Now im not to sure how to approach all of my goals so I have come here seeking some guidance.
I guess a good place to start is some "simple" functions. The first goal I have is to be able to control a 110vac motor from my computer. Im afraid this might be easier said then done.
Not to sure where to start but ill give my thoughts, and if someone could comment on it that would be much appreaciated.
I figure i would write an app (.NET or vb6) that would communicate to a micro-contoller throught the serial port. Then the micor-controller depending on the data would then either decide to (motor110vac) turn-clockwise/stop/turn-couter-clockwise
So i guess my basci idea for this to work is...
1. computer app communication over the serial port
2. Micro-Controler
3. Some-sort of relay switch(controlled by the mciro-controller)
4. The 110vac motor using a power supply which is regulated by the relay.
I know this is a really high-overview right now, but anysuggestions would be much appreciated, and any help would be awesome.
Also if anyone knows any article/books/site that would point me in the right direction that would be great.
Just a little insight. After i get the motor working via the computer control, I want to add in additional functionality. Ie. a temperature senor so that when the Temp reaches a userDefined temp(trought the app) the motor will turn one way, and when it drops below a certain temp the motor turns the other way.
Thanks In Advance
--Joe
I'm attempting a project, and think Im in need of some direction. The basics of my project is to control mutliple electonic devices from my computer. Now im not to sure how to approach all of my goals so I have come here seeking some guidance.
I guess a good place to start is some "simple" functions. The first goal I have is to be able to control a 110vac motor from my computer. Im afraid this might be easier said then done.
Not to sure where to start but ill give my thoughts, and if someone could comment on it that would be much appreaciated.
I figure i would write an app (.NET or vb6) that would communicate to a micro-contoller throught the serial port. Then the micor-controller depending on the data would then either decide to (motor110vac) turn-clockwise/stop/turn-couter-clockwise
So i guess my basci idea for this to work is...
1. computer app communication over the serial port
2. Micro-Controler
3. Some-sort of relay switch(controlled by the mciro-controller)
4. The 110vac motor using a power supply which is regulated by the relay.
I know this is a really high-overview right now, but anysuggestions would be much appreciated, and any help would be awesome.
Also if anyone knows any article/books/site that would point me in the right direction that would be great.
Just a little insight. After i get the motor working via the computer control, I want to add in additional functionality. Ie. a temperature senor so that when the Temp reaches a userDefined temp(trought the app) the motor will turn one way, and when it drops below a certain temp the motor turns the other way.
Thanks In Advance
--Joe
