Msg: 1234 *Conference*
01-05-92 15:44:37
From: DREW BLANCHAR
To : IRVING MOY
Subj: REPLY TO MSG #1129 (USING RS-232 & MODEM AT SAME TIME)
OK, gentlemen, you've got some good ideas about using the MDL 100/102 for link to PC and controlling a relay, _BUT_ . #1, the printer port is OUT only and wouldn't accept any UART data coming in, better to use the system buss. . #2, you also have a relay built into the MDL 100/102 on the CASSETTE port. This can be controlled with MOTOR ON or MOTOR OFF from the basic program. (yes, there's surely some CALL ##### to do the same thing. Just use some light relay or OPTO-ISOLATOR (4n28) to give yourself a DC amplifier and make the external relay easily changeable, have an LED to tell when it's on, and hefty enough to do your job. . Anyh good info here? You're welcome, -dB