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--- blocks:drivers:serial [2018-01-08 17:49] – [Controlling devices with RS242/RS485 serial data] admin
+++ blocks:drivers:serial [2026-03-15 18:34] (current) – [Controlling devices with RS232/RS485 serial data] admin
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 ====== Controlling devices with RS232/RS485 serial data ======
 While network control, using the TCP or UDP IP standards is preferable for best performance and reliability,
-some devices may only support control over a serial data (COM) port. Such devices can be controlled through a TCP-to-serial data bridge, such as the [[https://www.moxa.com/product/NPort_5100A.htm|MOXA NPort]] series of interface modules.
+some devices may only support control over a serial data (COM) port. Such devices can be controlled eirther through a USB-to-Serial device connected to a USB port on a PIXILAB Player or  through a TCP-to-serial data bridge, such as the [[https://www.moxa.com/product/NPort_5100A.htm|MOXA NPort]] series of interface modules.
+:!: NOTE: While the method described here for controlling serial devices still work just fine, Blocks now also supports connecting serial devices through USB on any Display Spot running PIXILAB Player. See "Serial Port" under "Network Devices" in Blocks' User's Guide for details.
 ==== Prerequisites ====
-Before proceeding, make sure you have the following details:
+Before proceeding, make sure you know the answers to the following quesions:
   * What's the physical connection? For RS232, this is often a standard 9-pin D-sub. If not, you may also need to source an adapter cable.