Re: Ability to drive multiple IR transmitters independantly from PC

[Alexis <snoopy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave Houston wrote:
> Windows supports 256 COM ports so this should not be a problem. However,
> although they use FTDI USB-serial chips, I don't think USB-UIRT uses virtual
> serial ports. That's why I suggested you contact them to be sure they can
> distinguish between 20 devices. I believe FTDI provides for this by giving
> you a way to assign an ID to each device but its been too long since I
> looked at the details. (These days, a few hours is too long.:()

Hi Dave,

That's interesting, thanks.  I shall definitely get in touch with them
and see if they can clarify the maximum number of devices a single PC
can realistically support.

Cheers,

Alexis.