timer to laptop
timer to laptop
(OP)
Looking for an application to use an external digital timer to interface with a laptop. We have a small test machine that has digital timer that I would like to be able to control or view from the laptop. I tried looking on the internet for like a digital timer that has a usb port connection, but no luck. Maybe someone out there has found something and you can relay that info please.





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It seems redundant to use a laptop to control a timer.
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However, there are other Arduino boards that might be even interesting as well. You can get Bluetooth or XBee daughtercards that would eliminate the tether to the laptop, assuming you can get power elsewhere.
In any case, the rest of the OP seems in imply that they need National Instruments' Labview, as well. This would allow you to rapidly construct control panels and whatnot.
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One could also "hack" a cheap USB keyboard or cheap USB mouse buttons using relays.
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