dmx library that doesn't use serial

Projects Networking, Protocols, and Devices
1

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum but I have a DFRobot dmx shield connected to an arduino uno, it works well but I want to be able to send data via usb to the arduino shield.

I realised that the shield uses the serial port so I cannot use the standard arduino serial connection. Are there any other ways I can send data to my arduino from computer?

I know arduino mega has multiple serial connections but for various reasons I need to use an arduino uno.

This is the device: Arduino DMX Shield - DFRobot

thanks

2

Are there any other ways I can send data to my arduino from computer?

An FTDI cable, connected to two pins other than pins 0 and 1, and a suitable SoftwareSerial instance, is one way.

3

You should be able to use the Leonardo with that shield and still keep the USB serial connection to your PC.

4

ok thanks for the replies, i'll try a ftdi usb cable first and see how that works.