7.0 GETTING STARTED
This section will shows example on how to use
. Generally, there are 2 methods to
use UC00A. It can be used to connect any 3.3V/5V UART device to computer, or between 2
computers. Bare in mind that UC00A can be connected to any device which offer 3.3V/5V
UART interface, this includes microcontroller,
,
,
, wireless
module and more.
7.1 Using UC00A with microcontroller
This section will shows an example using UC00A. UC00A will be connected to
. SKPS
is a SONY PS2 Controller Converter developed by Cytron Technologies. SKPS can be
connected to PC for functionality test. Normally, user will need to develop RS232 level
shifter for communication to serial port. This introduce additional work just to check the
functionality of SKPS. Furthermore, laptop and computer nowadays have phase-out the serial
port, USB has replaced it. Using UC00A, no extra work is required. Simply plug SKPS to
UC00A and USB port of computer (PC or Laptop), install driver (1 time work) and there is
an extra virtual COM port ready for SKPS. Checking functionality is simple and
straightforward.
a. User will need to connect the RX and TX pins of SKPS to UC00A. Of course, these
two pins should be cross connected to UC00A. In other words:
a. RX of SKPS should be connected to UC00A’s Transmitter pin (TXO)
b. TX of SKPS should be connected to UC00A’s Receiver pin (RXI).
c. No extra component is necessary between these connections.
b. Please refer to document named “Driver Installation Guide” for driver installation.
, software installation.
c. After plug in the UC00A to computer and installation of driver, user is ready to test
the functionality of SKPS. Open the HyperTerminal. Enter a name and choose an icon
for connection as picture below then click OK.
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