Forum Index
HomeZBasic Home   Forum RulesForum Rules   Forum FAQForum FAQ   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RSS FeedRSS Feed
Site SearchSite Search   LinksLinks   DownloadDownload   Digests and SubscriptionsDigests and Subscriptions
ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in   RegisterRegister
ZX-40 (4 comport RS232) "Super Comm Z" Schematic R

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Files
Author Message
zbasicandy



Joined: 26 Jan 2006
Posts: 193
Posted: 31 March 2006, 14:47 PM    Post subject: ZX-40 (4 comport RS232) "Super Comm Z" Schematic R Reply with quote
ZX-40 4 port RS232 "Super Com Z" can be used for any application needing 1 or more comports. I used this schematic to generate a PCB for home automation. In my home automation system, I connect serially
to a PLC (powerline controller Insteon 2414s), a 2" x char multicolor LED message sign (BetaBrite - Sam's club), an email/Cell Phone SMS alert widget (I-connector from connectone.com), a ZX-24 Web Server using Netmedia's SitePlayer and a Caller-ID modem. You can "stack" the "Super Com Z's" for more serial ports. Who said "serial is dead!"

ZX-40_Super_Comm_Z.zip
 Description:
Super Com Z schematic is a bmp file.

Download
 Filename:  ZX-40_Super_Comm_Z.zip
 Filesize:  119.4 KB
 Downloaded:  3698 Time(s)
Back to top
stevech



Joined: 23 Feb 2006
Posts: 657
Posted: 31 March 2006, 18:08 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote
what PCB and schematic software did you use?
Back to top
zbasicandy



Joined: 26 Jan 2006
Posts: 193
Posted: 31 March 2006, 19:04 PM    Post subject: Super Comm Z design format Reply with quote
ExpressPCB & ExpressSch. The first "go around" Rev 1.0 was on a double layer PCB (3.8" x 2.5"). It was probably one of the most dense non surface mount boards that my neighbor and I have constructed in years. Other than a few minor clearance problems everything fit on the first prototype. Laughing
Back to top
zbasicandy



Joined: 26 Jan 2006
Posts: 193
Posted: 31 March 2006, 19:22 PM    Post subject: Super Comm Z image Reply with quote
Enclosed is an image file of the "Super Com Z" PCB Prototype.

DSCN0517.zip
 Description:
jpeg image

Download
 Filename:  DSCN0517.zip
 Filesize:  389.84 KB
 Downloaded:  3697 Time(s)
Back to top
stevech



Joined: 23 Feb 2006
Posts: 657
Posted: 31 March 2006, 22:38 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote
You are RS-232-rich!

My Home Automation system has an EdgePort USB to serial 8 ports. I don't use all 8.
I use HomeSeer on a PC to control X10 things, Dallas 1-wire for temperature/humidity sensors via DS9097U serial interface, Infrared to serial RS232 for catching interactive commands from the living room TV. Web server on PC. PC video goes to TV aux-in for surfing the web from the couch, using on-screen TV guide that I wrote, slide shows, etc. talking caller ID (another serial port). Now also have SageTV for free TiVo-like thing.

Heavily used every day. I have several years of evolved software in this thing!

www.childress.d2g.com login guest/guest
I haven't updated that website in a long time!
Back to top
DH*
Guest
Posted: 01 April 2006, 17:45 PM    Post subject: Re: ZX-40 (4 comport RS232) "Super Comm Z" Schemat Reply with quote
zbasicandy wrote:
In my home automation system, I connect serially
to a PLC (powerline controller Insteon 2414s)

I'd be interested in any ZBasic code you have for interfacing with the 2414S. I'm working on a couple of HA projects. One translates between various PLC and RF devices (all of which use serial interfaces) and the other is oriented more towards direct RF input with an RF receiver but still will interface with most of the same PLC devices. Both can optionally use Lantronix XPort instead of the main serial port.

I've used 6P4C modular connectors for all but the main serial port.
Back to top
victorf



Joined: 01 Jan 2006
Posts: 342
Location: Schenectady, New York
Posted: 05 April 2006, 9:43 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote
Quote:

I've used 6P4C modular connectors for all but the main serial port.


Always on the lookout for a good modular connector. What are these?

What do others use?

Any enlightenment will be appreciated

Vic
Back to top
DH*
Guest
Posted: 05 April 2006, 11:36 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote
victorf wrote:
Always on the lookout for a good modular connector. What are these?

Mouser P/N 154-6413 and 154-6414.

I have pictures of the two boards. I'll post them to a new thread later today. See the ZX-40 Development Board? thread in the ZX-40 forum for one of them and the ZX-24 Development Board? thread in the ZX-24 forum for the other.
Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Forum Index -> Files Time synchro. with the server - Timezone/DST with your computer
Page 1 of 1

 


All content Copyright © 2005-2012 Elba Corp. All Rights Reserved.
Opinions expressed in posts are those of the author and not necessarily those of Elba Corp.
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group