Barcode reader

[earnoldmi]

Does anyone have experience with a barcode reader? I am wondering first of all, what kind of hardware is necessary, then how to write and read to it. Someone told me the MSComm is what I'll need. Also looking for any examples of code that show how to use it.
Thanks.
Eve

 

[dpaulson]

I guess it depends on what kind of barcode reader you get. I purchased one a handheld CCD type(not using a laser, alot cheaper than the laser but the distance that it reads the barcode is a lot less only about 1.2&quot manufactured by WASP. It was a keyboard wedge (both the barcode reader and keyboard plugged into keyboard socket by use of a Y connector). It does not need any programing as it simulates typing of the keyboard. Also it was configureable to either send a TAB (windows programing) or the ENTER (dos programing) at the end of the string of numbers. Hope this clears some things up.

David Paulson