how to configure serial port DB-9 by using Visual Basic 6.0

[augusbas]

hi
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using VB how can i configure the serial port of PC to Collect data?

How will be the connection i.e wiring between serial ports & Max232?only i need to connect 2 (RXD) to T1Out of MAX232 , 3(TXD) to R1In of MAX 232 & 5 to gnd of DB9. or more else connection is needed?

 

[IanP]

Re: how to configure serial port DB-9 by using Visual Basic

2, 3 and 5 should be perfectly fine .. however, sometimes it may pay off to wire the PC's end as the "NULL MODEM" .. see picture below ..

Regards