Sending data from PC to a robot to control it

[james bond007]

hello friends,,,
i m trying to build a robot which will be controlled through a PC. but i do not know much about the computer system. so can anyone help me with this----
"how can i send a desired data (determined by me) to the PC's USB/parallel port/serial port.?? i m using matlab for image processing,,,can anyone provide me with some matlab tutorial. moreover i want to send this data from PC to a microcontroller."
if someone has already worked on a similar project,,,his suggestions are welcome.
if someone can provide with some links or circuit diagrams i wud b thankful to him...

 

[funnynypd]

can anyone help

either develop your own board, or buy some kits.

 

[james bond007]

Re: can anyone help

that wa a gud suggestion funnynypd but i was looking for some ways to design my own board.....

 

[laststep]

can anyone help

There is 2 way to send the data to the PC, through wire or wireless. If u wish to configure the robot then wire type will be suitable for you, but if u plan to do the real time monitor then wireless will be more useful. For wireless u can consider bluetooth or RF. I believe there is a lot of the tutorial or guide on how to transfer data from outside to pc.

 

[james bond007]

Re: can anyone help

that's true last step but i was looking for ur help in telling me some specific links that u have already done before,,,,i mean some personal experience wud b better coz i do not have much time to filter out the best site from a bunch,,,if u cud plz help me wid that,,,
thankyou

 

[funnynypd]

can anyone help

Bluetooth and Wifi are so hot these days. They get rid of wires on everything.

MATLAB it self can open and control serial port.
Also it support C programming for your own hardware.

MATLAB is a good bet. But too expensive.