I'd definitly use a model with a "normal" RS-232 output. It
could interface directly to the USART in those PIC's
that have that option.

Using a wedge type of scanner only means that you have to
cope with the extra PC-keyboard style encoding, and why
make things harder then needed ? The wedge expects a decoder
like the ones in the PC drivers (or in the special PIC routines written).

And all wedge style scanneras I'v seen actualy *needs* a PC keyboard
(or VT-style terminal keyboard) to get power and proper signal levels.

And I think there are more models of scanners with a straight
RS-232 interface. And probably cost less also.

Best Regards
Jan-Erik Svderholm
S:t Anna Data
Sweden


>I'd look for what's refered to as a keyboard wedge type of system. The
>idea is that the scanner "wedges" in between the computer and the
>keyboard, and when things are scanned, the computer sees it just as
>typing. While I don't have any brand reccomendations, you should be able
>to find something on eBay. Then it should be relatively simple to adapt
>any of the excellent keyboard decoding apps on the PIC.
>
>Josh

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