Serial is indeed old. But not obsolete in that there are MANY devices still out there that have only an RS-232 interface. If we want to connect to and use them, serial is the only choice we have.
On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 7:10:29 AM UTC-8, bob wrote: > > Why would you be using that? > > > Isn't serial pretty much obsolete? > > > I would be surprised if there isn't a more modern way to do what you're > trying to do. > > > > > On Monday, January 14, 2013 5:35:09 PM UTC-6, David White wrote: >> >> Specifically, for my Note N7000 but interested in more general >> application as well for a new app. I own a >> Keyspan<http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/model.cfm?txtModelID=3914>USB->Serial >> adapter. When I plug it in via an OTG cable, I can see (via >> terminal window and lsusb command) that the new device is recognized to >> some extent). But I also expect to see a device file (/dev/ttyUSB0 or >> something like that) get created so that communication can occur. I do not >> see this happening. I have looked in the source code for the ICS 4.0.4 >> kernel and I do see some code specifically for Keyspan USB->Serial devices. >> So I would think this might work. However, I am finding no success. >> >> So: >> >> (a) Is there built in support for the Keyspan device? If so, what else do >> I need to do to get things going? >> >> (b) If not, is there built-in support for any other USB->serial devices. >> If so, which ones are best to use? >> >> Thanks > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
