Problem : How to read value from USB weight scale in VB.Net
Does anyone have VB.NET code to read data input from a USB weight scale? I have a scale that connects to my PC via either serial or USB which is used with UPS Worldship shipping software. When an item is placed on the scale, the weight is displayed in a textbox in the Worldship app. I am trying to emulate this in my own custom application using the same scale.
Solution : How to read value from USB weight scale in VB.Net
Actually….. USB *is* serial…
While I don’t have code to read from the scale specifically, here’s a good place to get started… this tutorial walks you through how to create a GPS app using USB. Same concepts apply to your problem.
You will, however, need to know how the scale sends data to the USB port… (i.e. string format).
http://www.codeproject.com
