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"If you've ever looked for serial port examples online, you've probably become very frustrated. . . . The examples here won't frustrate you." --About.com: Visual Basic
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PC COM ports, USB virtual COM ports, and ports in embedded systems are all addressed in this updated guide to programming, interfacing, and using serial ports. Topics include using .NET’s SerialPort class for COM-port communications on PCs; upgrading existing RS-232 designs to USB or wireless networks; and creating serial networks of embedded systems and PCs. Example circuits and code provide a quick start to projects. Installation and maintenance staff will also find tips for ensuring reliable operation and problem tracking.
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Serial Port Complete 2nd Edition,
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This review is from: Serial Port Complete 2nd Editon: COM Ports, USB Virtual Com Ports, and Ports for Embedded Systems (Complete Guides Series) (Paperback)
Jan Axelson does it again!, The Serial Port Second Edition covers the new .NET 2.0 and greater serial port Class in the same depth that the First Edition did for MSComm with examples in VB & C# 2.0 that work with the Full Visual Studio 2008 & the Express editions as well as microcontroller examples for PIC and 8085 too. I bought 2 copies of the book, one at work one at home!
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Jan is a thorough writer,
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This review is from: Serial Port Complete 2nd Editon: COM Ports, USB Virtual Com Ports, and Ports for Embedded Systems (Complete Guides Series) (Paperback)
I find that Jan's books have the hallmark of someone who has done the work. I haven't tried everything in the book as some areas are not of interest to me.
What I have tried I have found the text really does match up to the serial signal world I'm trying to deal with. The writing style is thorough without being patronising. This is the second book of hers that I've bought and am not disappointed.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (10 customer reviews) 13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Jan Has It Covered!,
By Frederick L. Eady "Fred Eady" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Serial Port Complete 2nd Editon: COM Ports, USB Virtual Com Ports, and Ports for Embedded Systems (Complete Guides Series) (Paperback)
If you work with or need to work with RS-232, USB or RS-485, this book is a must-have reference. The subject matter of this book is heavy on the embedded side of serial communications as Jan covers .NET serial programming and explains how to completely configure a serial port on a microcontroller. Jan then goes on to tell you how to bring up an RS-485 network. Leaving no stone unturned, Jan explains how to design and deploy an embedded RS-232 network.
In addition to the discussion of traditional serial data formats and serial hardware implementations, Jan includes tips on how to use the special-function FTDI USB/Serial IC. She even explains why wires pick up noise and how to choose the right wire for the application. Jan's new book is a one-stop serial communications reference which includes serial connector pinouts, data format illustrations, example soource code and a multitude of schematic representations. If you need to know how to successfully deploy serial links, you need to have this book on your desk. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Another Home Run for Jan Axelson,
By Joe Pardue "Smiley" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Serial Port Complete 2nd Editon: COM Ports, USB Virtual Com Ports, and Ports for Embedded Systems (Complete Guides Series) (Paperback)
Jan Axelson is one of the best technical writers I've ever read. Her books are always clear and to the point. The second edition of her venerable Serial Port Complete brings that excellent book into the 21st century with expanded coverage on using USB for a virtual serial port. This allows folks with legacy RS232 systems to use them on PCs that only have a USB port. Many folks find using a virtual serial port device such as the FTDI FT232R to be an easier way to communicate with embedded systems than using direct USB - though Jan goes a long way to making that easier with her USB Complete book. I got started with USB using her USB Complete book and I don't think I could have managed with out it.
Jan has published a bunch of books and the reader would do well to search on her name and see all her offerings, there really is no better way to learn a topic than to get her book on a subject. Definitely 5 stars. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Good Intro Book,
By Dan M. Beadle "Entrepreneur" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Serial Port Complete 2nd Editon: COM Ports, USB Virtual Com Ports, and Ports for Embedded Systems (Complete Guides Series) (Paperback)
Serial communiations books are getting harder to find. I was looking for some specific information on Virtual Comm Ports. This book had a useful chapter for me.
These are tough books to write - going too deaply loses the mass audience. And too shallow loses the techies. This book had a balance. I would have liked more references to other material. Worth the purchase and time to read. |
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