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Serial Support on OS X
« on: Feb 26th, 2004, 3:43am » |
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Getting the serial code working on Mac OS X, is simple, but many people are not finding the instructions. Here is a quote from the README file:
serial port.. we use rxtx (version 2.1_6) to handle serial i/o, which
is included with the processing release. unlike previous releases
(anything before 57), it no longer requires separate installation.
however, if this is the first time you're using rxtx, you'll need to
run serial_setup.command (double-click it and follow the instructions)
to make sure that things are properly set up (a few permissions
need to be changed). if you're getting a "serial port is already in
use by another application" it's possible that you haven't run this
script. you may also need to reboot after running the script. on my
machine, i installed the keyspan driver for my usb-serial converter,
ran the script, and then rebooted in order for things to work. in the
past, i've used a keyspan 28X dual port adapter, and the selection i
use on the serial port menu reads "/dev/cu.USA28X21P1.1". you'll
probably have something similar. don't mind the frightening names.
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Dezzie
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Re: Serial Support on OS X
« Reply #1 on: Jun 9th, 2004, 10:13am » |
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Yes, but I can't achieve to install it. When I try to install the RXTX.pkg, I got a message error : The installer package cannot be opened. The preinstall script was either not executable or not readable. Please tell me what I'm doing wrong. Please, please help me.
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Re: Serial Support on OS X
« Reply #2 on: Jun 16th, 2004, 11:30pm » |
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Dezzie,
I'm not sure. I've only installed it on a few macs and haven't had a problem. Please look in the "bugs" section of the board and if this isn't mentioned, write a detailed report of the problem.
+ Casey
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