OSS Stuff
Ok as anyone who knows me will tell, I'm a bit of an Open-Source fan, so over the next few months (which will no doubt strech into years as I forget to do it) I will post various bits of software that I write on this page in the hope that someone, somewhere will find them useful
| File | Description | Language | System Requirements (if any) |
| lpt_on_linux.tar.gz |
A very simple parallel port interfacing program which I've interfaced with a bunch of lasers, LDRs and a cheap webcam to create an automated home security system. It alerts me via SMS when the beams are broken and begins to send video frames to an external server until it is killed (hence the infinite loop - I meant that!). I will include the circuit diagrams and more details later, or email me for details - dave@daveandalicia.com 17/10/03 - HERE is the circuit diagram |
C (compile with -O option) | gcc, linux (any flavour), parallel port but this uses functions which are specific to linux - won't work on windows. You have to change the base addresses to those for your LPT port - get that info from your bios. |
