Subject Re: Auto weight From Mervyn Bick <invalid@invalid.invalid> Date Thu, 24 Dec 2020 09:36:35 +0200 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started On 2020/12/24 04:21, Michael wrote: > Easiest way is get yourself a serial communication library from Marshallsoft. They have a wonderful library with sample code which is simple and easy to use and intergrate into your software. Heres the link, > > http://marshallsoft.com/serial-communication-library.htm > > Most scales talk through serial communications and as we do POS systems We plug in many types of scales. Your typical flatbed scales are general CAS PDII or if in England , we also use the Avery Berkel FX120 Scale. Make sure the provider of the scale sends you a serial cables as they are all custom. serialcom.cc in the dUFLP should be up to the job. Very few computers come with a serial port today so if the scale selected uses a serial cable you may need to install an expansion card.   Alternatively you will need a USB to serial adaptor and the appropriate driver. If the scale uses a USB cable it should come with driver software that emulates a serial port. Mervyn.