I am at the final stages of a project (designing a relay board, DC motors) and need to have data exported through the board to monitors for data logging, graphing, cycle counting, temp sensor, flagging, etc.
I need to set up a fairly detailed user interface for this process. If need be, I could store all data onto a sd card and then transfer this data onto computers, but my company would prefer direct connection.
What options do I have for GUI? The user also should be able to communicate with my MCU to control settings.
I have USB set up as a virtual com port for controlling relay board settings via hyperterminal. (forward time, reverse time, brake time, etc)
The GUI will be a sort of life test/cycle test evaluater.
I HAVE NEVER SET UP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS. I have no idea if I should use ethernet, somehow use visual basic or what options I have for that matter.
Any advice?
Any suggestions as to what would be simplest?
I need to set up a fairly detailed user interface for this process. If need be, I could store all data onto a sd card and then transfer this data onto computers, but my company would prefer direct connection.
What options do I have for GUI? The user also should be able to communicate with my MCU to control settings.
I have USB set up as a virtual com port for controlling relay board settings via hyperterminal. (forward time, reverse time, brake time, etc)
The GUI will be a sort of life test/cycle test evaluater.
I HAVE NEVER SET UP EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS. I have no idea if I should use ethernet, somehow use visual basic or what options I have for that matter.
Any advice?
Any suggestions as to what would be simplest?