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ChadCapeland
September 12th, 2006, 11:34 AM
Can Girder learn serial commands?

If I have a device that sends out rs-232 or rs-485, can I have Girder "learn" the commands just like it would with IR?

Wondering if it would be possible to emulate keypads for a multizone audio system by simply adding a computer to the bus and listening for commands, then assigning them to actions. I don't have documentation for how the keypads work, just know what serial protocol they are using.

- Chad

Rob H
September 12th, 2006, 02:31 PM
I'm afraid this isn't possible. If you have a link to the protocol documentation then we can help you get it going. What's the device?

ChadCapeland
September 12th, 2006, 03:03 PM
It's an Audioaccess system. The keypads and the systems communicate via rs485. I'm trying to build a emulator for the keypads and also use the keypads to control PC functions, like mp3 playback.

- Chad