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General Misc => Misc => Topic started by: congo509 on November 09, 2010, 08:32:20 PM

Title: Axon UART
Post by: congo509 on November 09, 2010, 08:32:20 PM
Hey all, 
   just a silly question here.... is the UART built into the Axon already or do I still have to buy all the stuff and add it as a add on?
Title: Re: Axon UART
Post by: knossos on November 09, 2010, 08:39:08 PM
It has 4 UARTs built in, the 4th is used for USB.
Title: Re: Axon UART
Post by: congo509 on November 09, 2010, 08:50:25 PM
So, basically I attach the USB or blue tooth, add the code from the tutorial and should be good to go?
Title: Re: Axon UART
Post by: Admin on November 09, 2010, 10:53:35 PM
So, basically I attach the USB or blue tooth, add the code from the tutorial and should be good to go?
yup!
Title: Re: Axon UART
Post by: waltr on November 10, 2010, 07:49:34 AM
So, basically I attach the USB or blue tooth, add the code from the tutorial and should be good to go?
yup!

As long as the interface is at TTL voltage levels (0-5V). To connect to RS232 (PC comm port) a level translator is required, MAX232 or equiv.
Title: Re: Axon UART
Post by: congo509 on November 10, 2010, 09:34:08 AM
Sorry last post confused me a bit.
I have the axon I , I have the cable it came with, I have a laptop, I have a photoresistor, I have installed the small program from SOR for the UART(not yet just talking this through).  I plug in the USB, photoresister and activate HyperTerminal (which I do not have in vista) and it should work right? Or do I need more hard wear? Also if I do not have hyper terminal, is there another program I could use to apply to this function ?
Title: Re: Axon UART
Post by: Admin on November 10, 2010, 10:51:18 AM
Sorry last post confused me a bit.
I have the axon I , I have the cable it came with, I have a laptop, I have a photoresistor, I have installed the small program from SOR for the UART(not yet just talking this through).  I plug in the USB, photoresister and activate HyperTerminal (which I do not have in vista) and it should work right? Or do I need more hard wear?
This will work fine, no additional hardware needed.

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Also if I do not have hyper terminal, is there another program I could use to apply to this function ?
What you need is called a 'terminal program', of which you have many to select from: Hyperterminal, Teraterm, Roboterm, RealTerm, Putty, and the list goes on. Just google around for the one you like most. You can download Hyperterminal, my personal favorite, from here:
http://download.cnet.com/HyperTerminal-Private-Edition/3000-2155_4-10966768.html (http://download.cnet.com/HyperTerminal-Private-Edition/3000-2155_4-10966768.html)
Title: Re: Axon UART
Post by: waltr on November 10, 2010, 02:31:03 PM
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This will work fine, no additional hardware needed.

Ahh...then there is more than just a UART!
Title: Re: Axon UART
Post by: Admin on November 10, 2010, 08:50:07 PM
Well, for the USB, the Axon has a USB adapter built in so you don't need to worry about it. ;D