SerialXtra
Windows:1.0.19 Released:2008-03-28
Mac OSX:1.0.17 Released:2006-10-03
Mac OS9:1.0.11 Released:2005-01-12
Copyright Geoff Smith 1999-2006
This page last updated Tuesday 02nd of December 2008



Introduction

Information

Messages

Download/Buy

Error handling


Want to read how to use the SerialXtra with Macromedia?

Dan O'sullivan and Tom Igoe have published a book on Physical Computing which has a chapter on communicating via the serial port.

Goto Amazon for details

 


Download/How to purchase

You must "try before you buy" this Xtra. It is impossible to test on all configurations of computers and installed software, therefore it is the puchasers responsibility to ascertain that the Xtra works to thier requirements. You can download the Xtra by clicking on the "demo" button below for the platform you require.

OSX
OS9
 
 

 

License details

The conditions on these Xtras may change without notice. Licenses can be purchased from Virtual Software, use the "buy" buttons above which link to the appropriate page.

License costs:

Platform
Full
Upgrade
Microsoft Windows N/A N/A
Macintosh OSX
$75
N/A
Mac OS9
$75
$45

Available from: www.virtualsoftware.com, paypal or bank transfer ( add $10 bank processing fee).
Student and not-for-profit licenses will not be automatically upgraded - time limited demo versions for specific projects will still be issued.

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Types of License

Authoring: This license is automatically granted with a download. It grants the user rights to use the xtra in authoring mode. It is a compiled code non-exclusive revocable license. Not to be used in mission critical or medical applications. Cannot be used in a projector.

Demo: This license is available on request. It grants the requester rights to use the xtra in authoring and projector modes for 30 days. It is a compiled code non-exclusive revocable license. Not to be used in mission critical or medical applications. Consecutive licenses will NOT be issued, except on a case by case basis. 30 day license - can be used in a projector.

Full: This license is available on payment of license fee. It grants the requester rights to use the xtra in authoring and distribtue within a projector with no time limit. It is a compiled code non-exclusive license.

Not-forProfit: Registered "not-for-profit" organisations may apply for a free of charge full license. They should be regisitered in their country of operation. Email support@physicalbits.com to apply, quoting any charity/nfp registration number.

Never to be used in mission critical or medical applications.

Request demo license

If you require a demo license, please email me at demo@physicalBits.com , stating which xtra and the pltform/OS required.

Conditions of use

In this document Xtra refers to this Xtra, and me refers to Geoff Smith. All rights to the XObject/Xtra are retained by me. The XObject may be used in any MacroMedia Director document for personal use and given to your friends. All documentation must be included when passing on the XObject/Xtra. Unless licensed you may NOT do the following ·distribute for profit without prior permission. ·distribute for profit within a Director presentation without prior permission ·distribute by CD-ROM without prior permission. ·distribute as part of a collection without prior permission ·be used in a public presentation without prior permission.
Financial liabilty for this product is limited to the purchase price or $1, whichever is greater.
All legal proceeding must be carried out under the auspices of the court of Santa Clara, California, USA. These conditions may be modified at any time. Please refer to the physicalbits website for the latest conditions.