Velleman K8061 plugin

[RFsolution]

Hi all,

Some time ago velleman released a new USB I/O board
Since a few weeks it is available,price 99 Euro, or about 125 US$

I was wonderingif one of the plugin Gurus would be so nice to write a proper
plug-in for V1.7 and up

Here is the velleman information:

http://www.velleman.be/product/view/?lang=en&id=364910
This interface board has a total of 33 input/outputs: including analogue / digital and + 1PWM output.

Connection to the computer is galvanically-optically isolated, so that damage to the computer is not possible thus providing a high level of secure implementation.


All communication routines are contained in a Dynamic Link Library (DLL).
You may write custom Windows*. Applications in Delphi, Visual Basic, C++ Builder or most other 32-bit Windows application development tool that supports calls to a DLL.

For first time interfacing and tutoring, check also our K8055 USB experimentation interface board

* WinXp recommended for optimum compatibility
* Are registered trademarks of MICROSOFT CORP.

Features
Specifications

• power consumption through USB port : approx. 60mA
• up to 8 cards can be connected to PC
• power supply through adaptor : 12Vdc / 300 mA (PS1205)
• PCB Dimensions : 195 x 142 x 20mm (2.7 " x 5.6" x 0.8")

[Bestgear]

So - did anyone venture near a plugin for this?

DJ

[RFsolution]

unfortunatly nope

Anyone out there ?

[zoomkat]

Just a tip, but getting a serial port based I/O gizmo instead of one that requires dll file programming would allow one to easily make the control programming.

[Bestgear]

Thanks for the advice....

So, what are the serial options...?

So many other options are really expensive....

My real needs are inputs...

DJ

[zoomkat]

The below boards might be of interest for use with a serial port.

http://www.futurlec.com/RS232DevBoard.shtml
http://www.weedtech.com/wtdio-m.html

[Bestgear]

...thanks Zoomkat...are there plugins for these devices?

DJ

[zoomkat]

Search the board for weeder to find some info on it. I doubt that there is a plugin for the futurlec board. You should be able to use them with a com port script.

[evja78]

Or go for the Velleman K8055. Slightly less imputs, but a working Homeseer plugin exists thanks to Malarcy. It currently only supports one board, but Malarcy is working on a version that will support mutiple of these boards so you could double the inputs/outputs easily.

The board also exists in a preassembled version, but the reference number has escaped my brain......

See this thread about that device.
http://board.homeseer.com/showthread.php?t=104505

Evja (happy user of the K8055)

[Bestgear]

Hi Evja

Yes, I know Malarcy and the 8055 very well... infact I have 4 8055's sitting ready for the next release!

Out of interest, have you tried a usb gameport or usb joypad plugged in at the same time as the 8055? I have a problem with that and would be interested if another user has too!

I am just looking around, as even after I get the 4 boards working, I need to know where my next inputs are comming from!

DJ