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DLL Talk / Serial port/RS232 Commands or dll ?

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MasterChief
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Posted: 29th Oct 2004 12:47
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Anyone know of a .dll or plug-in for DarkBasic Pro to send and receive serial data via comm ports?

I have a project that is a Mech Warrior style simulator which you would climb into and fight your opponent via a network/internet. It has 6 axis of movement from the platform which responds to walking, being hit, runnding, turning, etc.
It is like to a real flight simulator but operates from electro-hydraulic pilot valves.
Two will be built for the players. A DarkBasic flight simulator game could also be programmed. You get the picture

So...I would greatly appreciate any assistance in a DarkBasic Plugin/command

Thanks!
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Torrey
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Posted: 29th Oct 2004 13:51
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I know the instructions in assembler, but the problem is that windows restricts access to the ports directly, so the only answer is to write a hardware driver. And when it comes to dbpro, that's really not a good solution.
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Posted: 29th Oct 2004 18:26
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Well, you don't need a driver, you can use the Windows API for that (CreateFile, SetupComm, GetCommState, BuildCommDCB, GetCommState, SetCommTimeouts etc.).
I think I saw a plugin that supports the serial ports, but I don't remember where.

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Posted: 29th Oct 2004 18:33
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You're right about that API, I was going to edit my post, but I just left it at that. On one of the mods sites there is a plugin for this I think?
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Posted: 29th Oct 2004 18:40
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That's possible, I don't remember who wrote it, though.

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Posted: 29th Oct 2004 21:37
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It was TCA, but it's a 'use at your own risk' and a 'don't expect support' type DLL.

I don't even know if he still has it on his site, but if not, I'm sure he'll send it or the source to you.

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Posted: 31st Oct 2004 04:03
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Thanks for the update. The API routines might be the best approach. Please provide additional suggestions...

THANKS!
Warm regards,
Doyle
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Posted: 4th Nov 2004 01:46 Edited at: 4th Nov 2004 02:30
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MasterChief,

I am adding serial port communications to my not yet released DBP_VB6LIB dll. I will have something you can test soon.

EDIT: OK, inital tests are successful! I have referenced the mscomm32 class in my DLL and have successfully opened,closed,queried the comm port from a DBP exe. Now on to the fun stuff, sending and receiving actual data. I will keep you posted.


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Posted: 4th Nov 2004 03:16
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Sending data complete. Now onto receiving....
I will most likely make a thread in WIP Called DBP_VB6LIB so this will be seen and available to the community. If I no longer post updates here they will be found in the new thread. I wont create the thread until the first version is available for download, which should be later on today.

cheers


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Teh Go0rfmeister
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wait- cr, isnt that the dll u sent me?!?!?!? wow... now to haxor and 1337orize it to find out its other functions...

can you give info on what stuff's going to be in this plugin? your plugins are the cool

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Posted: 4th Nov 2004 03:18 Edited at: 4th Nov 2004 03:21
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its the same dll but with way more stuff. right now it has the password box and the Comm Port stuff I am almost done adding. As far as other stuff in it, some useful stuff similar to netlib, but without the net framework overhead. File functions & INI file functions will prolly be first on the list after I finish the comms stuff.


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Posted: 10th Nov 2004 10:09
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CattleRustler,
I can't wait!! Sounds like you are real close!

Thank you!!!
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Posted: 10th Nov 2004 12:13
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MC

there is a version available, I will post it tomr

me sleepz0rz now


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Posted: 11th Nov 2004 04:47
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doc file included

http://www.mod2software.com/dbp/dbp_vb6lib.zip


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