"jeanval" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> basically, all i want to do is keep on sending a code through the
> serial port and make an appropriate action upon reception, and all
> from the palm.  that is to make a bike computer, showing up my
> speed...

Doing something every x seconds involves
- the event loop
- EvtGetEvent( &event, timeWait ); with timeWait != 0
- handling the nilEvent

> another question while i think of it, since those bike computer
> found on the market are just some sort of ON/OFF devices (the loop
> is always closed and opens every time the wheel makes one
> revolution), would it be thinkable to send some code through the
> serial txd port without using some sort of timer, so just sending it
> all the time.

Not sure... what would you want to send?

Wouldn't it be better to use the RTS line?

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