I am working on a project where we have a USB device that we want to attach to the RouterBOARD 433UAH. We have a custom data collection device, and it will return data to us when we send it simple serial commands.
I’m wondering if there is a way that we can access this device via scripting … to send it serial ASCII commands, and then capture the responses from the device?
I’m first wondering if the USB device will be recognized and show up as a IO device, and then if I can simply interact with it as a file or stream using the scripting language?
Are there any examples of something like this? Is there a way to open a device and read and write to it?
It should show up in the ports section… (the USB to serial converter will probably show)
If the “converter” shows up (IE supported device) then you are half way there…
I know the “Prolific Technology Inc.” USB to serial converter is working on my i386 box… (development router)
The scripting gurus can answer the IO questions…
I have a couple of devices running VIA usb, A Crystal Fontz LCD (i386 platform) and a GPS unit (433UAH)
I also am running Sprint USB 3G modems and USB hard drives on my 433UAH. ( 3 devices requires a hub)..
My guess is you can, as there are ways to “communicate” via a modem and 3G which use comm Channels, I would belive there would be a way…