Hi,
The problem I found with Java was the interface to an external device do
to its platform independent nature. So much so that I have changed to
using Delphi instead.
Saying that if I used a Ethernet to RS232 adaptor then it probably would
be very easy, but I have not explored that route. 

Simone, if you found a feasible way to communicate via usb/RS232 using
Java I would love to hear how you are doing it.
I have looked at RXTX package but was not convinced.
Best regards
		Luis 



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From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf
Of Stephen D. Barnes
Sent: 18 January 2009 23:42
To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public.
Subject: Re: [PIC] Pic and Visual Basic 6.0 question

Simone Fabris wrote:
> I'm doing the same on a PIC24F, but using Java.
> On Java I found this: http://www.jfree.org/jfreechart/
> Freechart has some nice gauge and chart. BTW have methods for dynamic
> datasets.
>
> I'm still in early stage of the development (writing the network code
for a
> rs485 for the pic and some simple communication between PIC and PC),
but
> after this stage I will go through JFreeChart.
>
> So, why don't you go with Java?
>
> Ciao
>
> Simone
>
> 2009/1/18 Stephen D. Barnes <stephendbarnes@cavtel.net>
>
>   
>> Don't know if this should be in the PIC tag or not. I am working with
>> the dsPIC30F2010 and writing a Visual Basic 6.0 user interface for my
>> project. Doe anyone know where I might be able to find "free" or
>> "freeware" gauge style controls for VB6? All I can find are packages
for
>> more money than I want to spend for at home hobby projects. Thanks
for
>> any help!
>>
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>> Stephen D. Barnes
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I will look into this. I have absolutely no experience with Java apps so

I have not put any effort into that approach. Java, being a popular 
language, is something I really should learn but have not yet. I can 
code in VB but never spent any time creating activex controls. It may be

easier for me to learn to create activex controls and make my own, not 
sure yet! Thanks for the info and the link.

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