MagicRDS4 UECP

[zvykov]

Unfortunately, the original program works via RS232.

[zvykov]

Are there solutions to this problem using only MagicRDS?
An example of the required synchronization command is available.

[Jan]

Unfortunately, direct implementation in Magic RDS is not possible at the moment. I recommend choosing the virtual port method I suggested earlier.

Since the old program does not support TCP or UDP, use the com0com utility according to this procedure:

To allow communication between Magic RDS and third-party software that supports only serial (COM) ports, you can use a virtual serial port pair (also known as a "virtual null-modem cable").

I recommend using the free utility com0com, which creates two interconnected virtual COM ports.

Setup procedure:
Download and install the com0com package from:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/com0com/
After installation, open the setup command prompt (included with com0com) or use the graphical setup if available.

Create a virtual port pair. For example:

COM10
COM11

These two ports are internally connected – any data sent to COM10 will appear on COM11 and vice versa.

Configure the third-party application to use one port (e.g. COM10).
Configure Magic RDS application (Virtual Port) to use the other port (e.g. COM11).

Notes:
Both ports behave like standard hardware serial ports.
Baud rate and other serial settings should match on both sides.
If a port number is already in use, choose a different one.
Administrator privileges may be required during installation.

[zvykov]

Yes, that's what I did. It seems to have worked, even though it's a "workaround."
Thanks.

[Jan]

It's nice to hear that it is working 

Unfortunately, a better solution cannot be provided for these old devices unless the complete communication protocol specification is available. The process of reverse engineering is expensive, with no guaranteed result, and never worth it if it just extends the life of a few pieces of old hardware.