SlapYourBaby:
...Just to be clear, I am aware this is not 100% arduino and that's why I posted in this section. I am trying to communicate with Python which is software on my computer.
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I am very interested in your problem, I have similar issues. If strictly only Arduino-talk is allowed here, how would we solve problems in connecting Arduino to ANYTHING? If python forum people tell us that we are not allowed to talk about python code connecting to Arduino, where would we find a forum devoted to "Python-Arduino connections"?
The main idea for Arduino's success in my opinion has been the easy communication between the host computer and arduino for every beginner. Let us not kill that idea.