How do you use parallel port communication with Visual Basic 6.0?

[yeahitsjane]

Well, I want to design a program where my computer controls a remote control car instead of a remote control. I only know a little bit on how to do this. All I know is that you have to connect a parallel port to the remote control from the computer. So, when I enter data for the car to move, it would move because there is going to be relays in the remote control which would get signal from the computer. So, all I want to know is how should I start my program? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If you can help me please email me at Jane_Jamora@heald.edu

Thanks for taking the time to read my question.
=)

 

[SemperFiDownUnda]

have you tried the Microsoft Comm Control?

 

[yeahitsjane]

No, I haven't. I don't really know much about Microsoft Comm Control. But I would appreciate it if you tell me more about it.

Thanks,
Jane

 

[johnwm]

There is a fair article on MSComm in VBHelp. It may not help you as it only controls the Commport (serial)

There have been a number of items in The VB6 forum (forum222) that may help - try a search in that forum

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