I need to control 128 different serial lines via .NET (simply because I know it). I hear there are various Basic Stamps available, and then some XP, CE, Micro, and Embedded options available to me.
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My plan is to have a MUX of some type break down my serial line into a specific address. I'm not planning on having 128 individual serial controllers.
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I simply want to have a C# application control a serial port (as directed by an input file of some type) continuously in a loop. If your interested, I'm ultimately controlling 128 solenoids that are either in an open or closed state.
What is the best HW//SW solution for this device? If I have a serial output, I'm planning on having a multiplexer break out the commands to the correct device.
Have a look here: http://www.moxa.com/product/nport_6650.htm
Converts 32 serial ports to a TCP server with 32 TCP ports.
Connect to each COM port, via TcpClient or other suitable TCP client.