Quote: Originally Posted by Banderon
Does anyone know if the stamp can interface with the computer while running, or only while being programmed?
I know the Stamp 2p has 2 pins dedicated to serial I/O, but are those only used during programing or all the time? Basically, I want to be able to have control of my relays/sensors/components without having to wait for my PC to boot, so I'm using the stamp to control them. But once the PC boots, I want to be able to control the relays via windows, while still have the stamp's program running for automated functions (auto-headlights, auto-windows, etc.)
Just out of curiosity, what exactly would you have the stamp do?
I was trying to decide if it would be worth it for me to use computer/chip control of the car, but I couldn't find any great compelling reasons to do so. My alarm has enough outputs that I can use it to do what I need.
I'd appreciate it if you would share some ideas and thoughts.
BTW: There's also
this.
It looks like it could be pretty cool if you've got wireless internet in your car. Connect to its web server and start your car or unlock you doors or anything else you can think of, all from any internet-connected terminal, I guess even a cell phone.
From their site:
SitePlayer SP1 is the World's Smallest Ethernet Web Server at roughly one square inch. SitePlayer allows your application to be web enabled easily with just a serial port on your device. For less than the price of a keypad and graphics LCD, you can have a world wide user interface.
Thanks,
Kris