Hi All - I'm trying to write a program that reads data fed directly into the parallel port from a reed switch on my bike (a pc based bike computer basically). There is no external circuitry - the opening and closing of the switch toggles pin6 on my parallel port.
Basically I'm wondering if anyone has tried something similar and whether they can give me some advice on accurately reading the data. I think I get alot of bounce from the switch giving me multiple toggles for one open-close of the switch and I don't know if I'm missing some inputs through timer delays etc. I'm a novice to VB in the sense that everything I know is self taught. Can anyone suggest a robust method of collecting accurate data without going back and adding extra circuitry?
Thanks
Cal