Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?
Recently, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > it sounds like the only drawback is: > > 1) A clunky cable interface Well, IMO, a scanner that has some kind of display on it would be the ideal. Because this unit has no display, there's no way to know how many items are on it or what you last scanned, but then again it's a relatively inexpensive unit. > I forgot to ask - - - are you doing this on a Mac or Windows platform? Would > this work with a Mac? Mac. > How does the scanner know that the data actually made it into the computer > before it deletes all it's contents? It doesn't care. It sends the text whether there's a field or not, the same as if you'd typed on your keyboard without being focused on a field. It works 2 ways: 1) without the cable connected, it stores scans and then dumps them when the cable is attached 2) with the cable connected, each scan is dumped immediately OK, enough [OT] for the list. Back to more important Rev matters. Regards, Scott Rossi Creative Director Tactile Media, Multimedia & Design - E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://www.tactilemedia.com ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?
Scott - - this is great info, thanks! So it sounds like the only drawback is: 1) A clunky cable interface I forgot to ask - - - are you doing this on a Mac or Windows platform? Would this work with a Mac? How does the scanner know that the data actually made it into the computer before it deletes all it's contents? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Sent: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 1:25 AM Subject: Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev? >> I'm curious to know if the mini sends barcodes to Revolution as if you're >> using a keyboard > I'm still trying to get details on how to possibly connect the scanner > output to Rev OK, it's pretty basic -- the scanner sends the barcode digits to any region on the screen that can accept text, which means you can scan a code into a Rev field that has focus. As you guessed above, the scanner sends barcodes in the form of keystrokes (keyDown message). I tried scanning an iTunes gift card barcode and it works. Regards, Scott Rossi Creative Director Tactile Media, Multimedia & Design - E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://www.tactilemedia.com ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?
>> I'm curious to know if the mini sends barcodes to Revolution as if you're >> using a keyboard > I'm still trying to get details on how to possibly connect the scanner > output to Rev OK, it's pretty basic -- the scanner sends the barcode digits to any region on the screen that can accept text, which means you can scan a code into a Rev field that has focus. As you guessed above, the scanner sends barcodes in the form of keystrokes (keyDown message). I tried scanning an iTunes gift card barcode and it works. Regards, Scott Rossi Creative Director Tactile Media, Multimedia & Design - E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://www.tactilemedia.com ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?
Recently, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'm curious to know if the mini sends barcodes to Revolution as if you're > using a keyboard, or if you have to write some special driver connections to > get data out of it. Here's the "official" word I got back from a representative: > IntelliScanner mini is not designed for use with our > business software (such as Inventory and the Business Integration Kit) > or third-party applications. > > You'll probably be able to use your mini with keyboard emulation for > your Revolution app, but third-party integration is unsupported with our > consumer product line. I'm still trying to get details on how to possibly connect the scanner output to Rev but they clearly do not support any app development with the consumer model -- you need to go with one of their business products for that. As it stands, the connection from the scanner to the computer is a little klunky. You use two cables and a Keyspan adapter in between. Apparently, once you connect the scanner to the computer and the data has transferred, the scanner is automatically wiped clean for the next scans. I'm using the kitchen software, which connects to an (online?) database in an attempt to match your scanned codes to products in the database. It's pretty cool, but several of the products I scanned have incomplete info or do not appear in the database at all. Because of the form factor (much like a keyring flashlight) it is quite easy to scan items around the house and one can see how scanning could become addictive. Their motto: "Scan responsibly". More as it comes in... Regards, Scott Rossi Creative Director Tactile Media, Multimedia & Design - E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://www.tactilemedia.com ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?
That's great! I emailed them yesterday asking if I could obtain one as a developer, but I haven't heard back yet. I'm curious to know if the mini sends barcodes to Revolution as if you're using a keyboard, or if you have to write some special driver connections to get data out of it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Sent: Thu, 11 Jan 2007 9:20 PM Subject: Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev? Recently, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > http://www.flicscanner.com/ > > I'd love to use this device with a Rev app I'm making if at all possible. I > have no idea how to interface with BlueTooth technology, however. I picked up this one at Macworld to do some experiments. http://www.intelliscanner.com/products/mini/index.html It already has software built for it, but not sure if any dev kit is available. I'll mention anything I find out. Regards, Scott Rossi Creative Director Tactile Media, Multimedia & Design - E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://www.tactilemedia.com ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?
Recently, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > http://www.flicscanner.com/ > > I'd love to use this device with a Rev app I'm making if at all possible. I > have no idea how to interface with BlueTooth technology, however. I picked up this one at Macworld to do some experiments. http://www.intelliscanner.com/products/mini/index.html It already has software built for it, but not sure if any dev kit is available. I'll mention anything I find out. Regards, Scott Rossi Creative Director Tactile Media, Multimedia & Design - E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: http://www.tactilemedia.com ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?
Google for bar code scanners and find a manufacturer or retail that will let you borrow or return one for testing. It's very competitive out there in that market. Tell them you're a developer... I'm open to the suggestion of going USB instead of BlueTooth, and picking a barcode scanner that types into an input field like a keyboard. Can anyone tell me of any favorites? In particular, any that could be wireless, collect a bunch of data, and then plug into the computer to download the data into a Revolution text field? -- stephen barncard s a n f r a n c i s c o - - - - - - - - - - - - ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?
I'm open to the suggestion of going USB instead of BlueTooth, and picking a barcode scanner that types into an input field like a keyboard. Can anyone tell me of any favorites? In particular, any that could be wireless, collect a bunch of data, and then plug into the computer to download the data into a Revolution text field? In a message dated 1/10/07 11:37:18 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > There are a lot of bar code scanners out there. Most will work > substituting for a keyboard and with any software. > > USB seems to be the lingua franca these days, in which case it should > just plug in to a USB port and will simply type a number into 'the > selection' in a field after scanning. This will work with any app > that allows input into fields. > > some wands can 'remember' and timestamp many scans and could be > docked periodically for data download. > > serial port for interface might be found in older models. Rev can do > this, either through a real port on a PC or a virtual port with a > Keyspan USB-serial dongle. > > If the device is bundled with inventory software, beware of > proprietary connections and platform incompatibilities. > > bluetooth might work if the drivers patch into the keyboard input, > the computer in use has bluetooth, and all the compatibility issues > are met. Wouldn't it be a lot easier to use a wire? You won't need > anything else if you get a USB-as-keyboard unit. > > so choose wisely and talk to tech support before you buy. > > > > > >http://www.flicscanner.com/ > > > > > >I'd love to use this device with a Rev app I'm making if at all possible. > I > >have no idea how to interface with BlueTooth technology, however. > > -- > > > stephen barncard > s a n f r a n c i s c o > - - - - - - - - - - - - > > > ___ > use-revolution mailing list > use-revolution@lists.runrev.com > Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription > preferences: > http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution > > ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
Re: Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?
There are a lot of bar code scanners out there. Most will work substituting for a keyboard and with any software. USB seems to be the lingua franca these days, in which case it should just plug in to a USB port and will simply type a number into 'the selection' in a field after scanning. This will work with any app that allows input into fields. some wands can 'remember' and timestamp many scans and could be docked periodically for data download. serial port for interface might be found in older models. Rev can do this, either through a real port on a PC or a virtual port with a Keyspan USB-serial dongle. If the device is bundled with inventory software, beware of proprietary connections and platform incompatibilities. bluetooth might work if the drivers patch into the keyboard input, the computer in use has bluetooth, and all the compatibility issues are met. Wouldn't it be a lot easier to use a wire? You won't need anything else if you get a USB-as-keyboard unit. so choose wisely and talk to tech support before you buy. http://www.flicscanner.com/ I'd love to use this device with a Rev app I'm making if at all possible. I have no idea how to interface with BlueTooth technology, however. -- stephen barncard s a n f r a n c i s c o - - - - - - - - - - - - ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
Any way to use BlueTooth Flic barcode scanner in Rev?
http://www.flicscanner.com/ I'd love to use this device with a Rev app I'm making if at all possible. I have no idea how to interface with BlueTooth technology, however. ___ use-revolution mailing list use-revolution@lists.runrev.com Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
