DigiCal 1.0B3 Release Notes DigiCal is a shareware CDEV designed to take serial input from a digital caliper or digital scale and send that data to the currently opened application. It is basically making that data look as if it were being typed from the keyboard, so any application that takes keyboard input should be able to receive DigiCal data. When the CDEV is opened, a number of parameters need to be set, depending on the device that you connect, which port you connect it to, etc. They are described below: Total chars: This should be set to the total number of characters in the string that your device sends per measurement. First char: This should be set to the first character that you want to start receiving into your application. # chars: This is the total number of characters you want to receive, beginning with first char. Append: This is an optional string which will be appended to the end of the string received from the device. Typically set to Tab or Enter. Use the backslash-char combination for certain unprintable keys. Port: Selects which port your device is connected to. Baud: Set to the baud rate of your device. Fmt: Set to your devices character format (bits/char, parity, stop bits). Make sure the cursor IS IN the little open test window, to test if everything working. Now you can open your application such as Excel or whatever. Excel uses a Tab to get to the next cell to the right. After configuring the CDEV for your device (the parameters are automatically saved), click the open button to open the serial driver. Now the Macintosh will receive your devices data. When you are finished collecting data, you can click the 'close' button to free up the port, but this isn't necessary unless you want to use the port for something else (like a modem). System Requirements: The current version only works with System 7.x. If there is enough interest, I will add System 6.x support. It should work on any Macintosh; let me know if you have any problems with a certain model (include which System version you are using, and any other useful info). Registration: If you find the program useful for your work, then I would encourage you to register by sending a check for $15 to my wife, Tina, who as a housewife has to put up with me working evenings on these fun projects: Tina Rensberger 4983 Scarlett Way San Jose, CA 95111 Include your name, company, address, the type of Mac you are using, as well as the type of device you typically use. Also, if possible, include your email address. By registering, I will send you free updates and try to fix any bugs you find. You can email bug reports to: garyr@stargate.powercc.com Parameters for some models of Calipers: Device Baud Data Stop Parity Input First Total name rate bits bits string useful useful length char chars __________________________________________________________________ Brown and Sharpe Digit-Cal 1200 7 2 N 14 1 8 Caliper with NSK interface 4800 7 2 N 17 7 8 Caliper with SYLVAC inter. 4800 7 2 N 10 1 8 Caliper with GAGEPORT 9600 8 1 N 25 9 7 Mitutoyo caliper w/ SmartCable 9600 8 1 N 9 1 8 (???) with MRS100 1200 8 1 N 12 1 8 with MUX10 1200 8 1 N 14 4 9 Ultracal III caliper metric mo 4800 7 1 E 9 1 8 inch model 4800 7 1 E 10 1 9 Starrett caliper model 722 1200 7 2 E 25 14 8 [I had originally put 11 1 8 and am not sure, may need to experiment! Les Marcus] If you can not find this information in the documentation for your device call or write the distributor or manufacturer of your device, or ask Les Marcus. lamqc@cunyvm.cuny.edu