dave@pbhyc.PacBell.COM (David Castro) (07/20/88)
Hello. I could use some help on a project I've started. I'm new
at posting so please excuse any net errors. (I'm also posting
to sci.electronics.)
Problem: Connect computer to remote LED matrix (64 LEDs)
I've written a software program that will send data out on computer RS232C
interface. The program will give a 6 bit address of the LED to turn on or
off. Tests show the addressing works fine.
I've also put together a home-brew 6 bit parallel input 64 LED matrix.
Applying a 6 bit parallel input address does light the proper LED.
What can I do to connect the computer RS232C serial output to the remote
parallel LED input? I would like to use what I have now since it already
exists (and hopefully will keep costs down.) However, I'm open to any
viable solution.
Are modems with parallel outputs readily available? If so, where
can I get information, price - features - functions - etc., about them?
Could I take the RS232C output of a serial modem and just connect that to a
simple serial to parallel converter chip(s) that would feed my LED matrix?
One that would not require any software programing? If so, what chip and
where can I get information, price - features -functions - etc., about
the chip(s)?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Dave