I need help!!

[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. :?

 

[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:

 

[Jay.slovak]

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]

the parallel port adress of your PC is

$378

 

[Nigel Goodwin]

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]

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]

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