Do you think I can write a function to do frequency reading using UltimateSerrial and VS2008? I tested my code this weekend and it worked OK at low RPM's. Should I use a timer or events?

ultimaserial wrote:

 

Sorry, but ultimaserial doesn't have frequency reading

--- In ultimaserial_group@yahoogroups.com, "theomccormick" <theo@...> wrote:
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> Hello everyone,
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> I'm trying to use the 158U to add computer automation to an engine dyno and I have a couple questions.
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> First let me say that the ultimate serial has been wonderful to work with. I was able to quickly review the samples and get my VS2008 project up and working.
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> Does the ultimate serial have any sample frequency limits like windaq lite?
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> Should I poll with a timer or use events to retrieve samples?
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> I need to get engine RPM. I built a little hall sensor circuit and have tested it at my desk. Do you think I will be able to read RPM up to 7000-8000 Rpm using ultimate serial?
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> I'm a programmer by trade but I'm a little rusty on my electronics.
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> Thanks for any help with this project.
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