10-24-2008, 11:23 PM
Here's what I'd do (and have done for other solutions).
--Use a microcontroller or single board computer (SBC) to gather and process external data. Parallax sells the Basic Stamp (SBC) which is quick and easy to learn. This one would suit you well. Its only about $40.
--Communicate with the PC via the SBC's serial interface. The SBC above has a USB interface, but the computer will see it as a virtual serial port (ie-COM1, COM2, etc)
--Install this ActiveX control. It will allow QM to access serial ports in order to communicate with your SBC.
--From there its up to your imagination and programming skills.
I know this is vague. I'm open for questions.
--Use a microcontroller or single board computer (SBC) to gather and process external data. Parallax sells the Basic Stamp (SBC) which is quick and easy to learn. This one would suit you well. Its only about $40.
--Communicate with the PC via the SBC's serial interface. The SBC above has a USB interface, but the computer will see it as a virtual serial port (ie-COM1, COM2, etc)
--Install this ActiveX control. It will allow QM to access serial ports in order to communicate with your SBC.
--From there its up to your imagination and programming skills.
I know this is vague. I'm open for questions.
Matt B