mvPradeepemb (11/11/2008) Ya, it would be a better option to choose USB/Serial converter..... Say the brand name of the USB/Serial converter that you use... I have a few things to say about the choice of converters on the market as there are lots of them everywhere on the net. Currently, the converter that use is made by Belkin. This model does not support the Break command (MSComm1.Break = True) used in the Output property. Now I've never had the need to use the Break signal in my code so this has not been an issue for me when writing Comm Code. On the other hand, one of the chips that I play with is the PICAXE series. According to their documentation their programming editor uses the Break signal when programming the chip. Even though this chip has no Break command as part of their coding syntax. Evidently the programmer never sees this command. Now this does not prevent me from communicating with the chip using VB and the Belkin. This issue appears to be only relevant when programming the chip, not communicating with it after it's been programmed. Of cours, if I attempted using a Break in my code it would fail. Edit: I really don't know that for certain but I'm going to test it. Belkin may have cured this problem since I purchased it though. Since you may need this command when programming your chips, or you may need to use the Break signal in VB code someday, you should make certain that which ever make and model you buy supports Break. Check the documentation on the manufacturers website. If unsure, ask them. When I get home from work I'll give you some additional info.
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