Mail Archives: djgpp/2001/12/04/06:18:43
--- Andrew Cottrell <andnews AT ihug DOT com DOT oz DOT au> wrote:
> Roland,
>
> Before we can get started people need to know the
> following:-
> 1) What comms library?
I want to use pmcom, available from DJGPP mirrors
> 2) What version?
I'm not sure, but I guess the latest...
> 3) Have you read the docs that come with the comms
> library?
Yes, but I'm not sure how to use it, 'cause the docs
only explain compiling...
> 4) Is there an example that comes with the comms
> library?
Not that I know of...
>
> After answering these then I may be able to help.
>
> Some other items you need to check out WRT (with
> reagrds to) which
> comms library you should use:-
> 1) What is the larghest number COM port you need to
> use?\
Just COM1 or COM2.
> 2) Do you need to use multiple comm ports at once?
No..
> 3) Do yuo need 9 bit / wake-up mode support?
Probably not..
> 4) Do you need to use high speed comms? (Use 1655x
> buffer?)
No..
> 5) Need to also use a timer? Check for RX packet
> within a certain
> time?
I'm not sure about that, I have to check..
All I know is that this program is currently on UNIX
and copies some things to /dev/tty00 and it has to be
ported to PC. I am not sure if the programs waits for
an ACK from the external device...
> 6) Ability to use Allegro at the same time?
No..
> 7) Ability to easily extend the code?
If possible...
> 8) Are there any C++ wrappers available? (None have
> this as far as I
> have seen. May be 100% wrong, If I am please send me
> an email ASAP)
Don't know...
> 9) Comms library support a large TX & RX buffer for
> interrupt
> tansmission / receiving?
Probably not...
>
> Once you have looked at these issues then you will
> be in better shape
> to pick the correct DJGPP comms library. If you do
> not know how to
> answe these questions then please lee me know what
> you need the ASYNC
> library for? If you just need a data logger then
> check out my home
> page at http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~acottrel/
> where you can download
> the full source for DSCOPE, no warranty is given for
> this. It has some
> save /load bugs, but I haven't seen then yet.
>
> Andrew
So I am having trouble with a program (which is in C
by the way) and I have to port it from UNIX to a PC.
I hope you can help me, 'cause I am stuck at this
point...
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