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WARNING:
This software is still considered ``ALPHA''.
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This is the README for PalmMetex.
See COPYING for license information.
Purpose:
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PalmMetex is used to interface Metex DMM's to the PalmPilot.
It works with all DMM's that following this protokoll:
serial parameters: 7N2
PC sends : D\n
DMM sends: <display content (14 chars)>\n
Connecting:
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My Metex ???? was delivered with a 5pin special to db25F cable. I connect
this cable to a standart HotSync cable using the following adapter:
DB9M DB25M
----- ------
RxD 2 ---- 2 TxD
TxD 3 ---- 3 RxD
GND 5 ---- 7 GND
DSR 6 ---- 20 DTR
RTS 7 ---- 5 CTS
CTS 8 -xx- 4 RTS
(---- : connected, -xx-: not connected (for PalmMetex))
You can also use a DB25 to DB9 adapter, a null-modem adapter, and a gender
changer.
You can also use a standart modem cable.
NOTE: I hat to disconnect the RTS line (pin 4), to get this working, so if
you don't use my adapter, you might have to do this also.
Usage:
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After starting PalmMetex you'll see two lists, a checkbox labeled "Log"
and a button labeled "Start".
The first list sets the baudrate (see your Metex user's manual), the second
list sets the sample intervall (in seconds).
If the checkbox is checked (default) sampled values will be written in the
database, if not checked, no values will be written.
When the "Start" button is tapped, sampling will start and the button label
will change to "Stop".
While sampling is in progress, the other UI elements will be disabled,
including the menubar. Tap "Stop" to change settings.
Ending the application (by switching to another one) will also cause
sampling to stop.
The last baudrate and sampling intervall settings will be stored between
application runs.
The sampled data will be displayed in the middle of the screen and, provided
the checkbox is checked, will be written to the database.
You can rewiev the past data by using Menu->Log->View (shortcut L) and clear
the whole log by using Menu->Log->Clear (shortcut R).
Menu->Commands->About will bring up an about box, Menu->Commands->Options
has currently no function.
Feedback:
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Send comments/bug reports to: bodo@bellut.net
Get the latest version from: http://www.bellut.net/pilot.html
All releases include full source and precompiled binaries.
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Bodo Bellut, August 1999