Questions tagged [rs232]

it refers to the standard for serial communication transmission of data.

In telecommunications, RS-232 is a standard for serial communication transmission of data. It formally defines the signals connecting between a DTE (data terminal equipment) such as a computer terminal, and a DCE (data circuit-terminating equipment or data communication equipment), such as a modem. The RS-232 standard is commonly used in computer serial ports.

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Major difference between DTR signal and RTS signal?

I actually had a doubt about what is the difference between the RTS signal and DTR signal ? I already know this that the DTR signal is used to auto reset when we use Arduino and similar MCUs. Can anyone say what is the major difference between these…
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Serial throughput using AltSoftSerial on Arduino

My project involves a commercially available device that can be remotely controlled by a computer over RS232. I'd like to put an Arduino Pro Mini, which has a second serial port provided by the AltSoftSerial Library, between the device and the…
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Transmitting serial data over Wi-Fi

I have a device that outputs a TX RX RS232 serial string. Is there a way I can take this locally to an Arduino and send over Wi-Fi to another Arduino? I'm relatively new to all of this so any advice will be greatly appreciated!