| This application note shows how
the OOPic microcontroller, in conjunction with the Interface Module,
can be used to perform bi-directional serial communication with a
PC. |
| In the example an OOPic, according
to an instruction issued from a PC, lights a red or green led. The
OOPic sends a reply to the PC to confirm that the instruction has
been received. |
| When the OOPic receives the character
string 'red' it switches on the red led and then sends the string
'OK' to the PC. If it receives the character string'green' it switches
on the green led and replies 'OK'. |
| The code (download the file below)
uses four subroutines to achieve the necessary FIFO buffering and
flow control. |
| The OOPic code (compiler version
3.0.4) can be downloaded here serial_comms_demo.osc. |
| A HyperTerminal session file
to configure your PC (COM1) to talk to this routine can be downloaded
here direct_to_com1.ht. |
| A HyperTerminal session file
to configure your PC (COM2) to talk to this routine can be downloaded
here direct_to_com2.ht. |
