I have a computer running as a web server with an arduino plugged in via USB. I want to control a servo attached to the arduino over the internet, but since I don't have an ethernet shield, my best guess is to send serial data from the server to the arduino. It seems plausible to have a website send data through the server to the arduino, but I haven't come across any information about it yet. Is this possible, or will I have to go about it in another way?
Thanks!
Hi Mike
if your webserver support web scripting like PHP or ASP or Python, you can use some function to send command trough usb port.
With PHP you can use a library like this:
I hope that can help you
Bye
Cesco
if your webserver support web scripting like PHP or ASP or Python, you can use some function to send command trough usb port.
With PHP you can use a library like this:
If your web server is running on Windows, the communication with the serial port using PHP will be one way (to the Arduino) only.
You should be able to easily duplicate the below servo pan/tilt setup using your arduino. Apache webserver, appropriate batch files made with notepad in the cgi-bin folder, a 100 ohm resistor on the arduino to keep it from resetting, and appropriate servo control code on the arduino.