Host PC and Touch panel computer 2106 USB Communication

[Sterlind]

Hello

I am trying to create an application running on a host computer (Windows XP) that should send commands to a NI 2106 Touch Panel Computer via USB.

I've searched for information about this but have not found anything useful.

What is the simplest way to do create this communication? Should I use VISA and create a USB RAW driver for the touch panel computer or is it possible to use the Activesync driver for message sending? Are there any other ways to do it? Changing to TCP/IP is not an option.

Thanks in advance for any advice and/or ideas.

/Patrik

[shrekt]

Hi,

I am not familiar with NI 2106 Touch Panel Computer and its specification but i can surely suggest some ways,

1) USB Bridge cable (USB-USB) - This cable connects 2 PC or Laptops through USB ports.

"DONT TRY TO CONNECT WITH SIMPLE 2 MALE USB CONNECTORS"  result might be 1 or 2 burnt motherboard.

These have a bridge circuit in between, This will surely require usb drivers and a seperate software which comes with the cable.

 2) If you have a rs232 port and a usb port on the PC and NI 2106.

Then you can use a RS232-usb converter, these require drivers which comes with the cable.

This is the simplest way that i know, you just have to read or write in VISA.

Reply if you have some queries or search on net, a lot of information is given there.

Regards,

Shrek