Firecracker,X-10, and serial ports

[MiGster]

I use the generic serial plugin currently and Girder to send events to my Pioneer changer to load DVD's via the serial port (com 1). I want to get into X-10 lighting automation next and was wondering if I use a Firecracker device anfd the Firecracker plugin will it co-exist with the generic serial plugin using com 1. Or will I only beable to use one plugin at a time?

This is gonna be fun :)

[Rob H]

You'll need to put it on another COM port

[MiGster]

Could you be a bit more specific. I'm a little familar with Girder but are you saying put the Pioneer changer event (generic serial plugin) on one com. and the firecracker on another? :oops:

[MiGster]

If yes then can't you only put the serial port on one com. only? Or, are you saying to connect the Firecracker to a USB to Serial cable and use the USB port to Serial connector for one and the straight Serial port for the other?

[Rob H]

If you've only got one serial port then, yes, you'll need a USB to serial converter