Greetings all,

I just got this sign. It is a matrix of red LEDs and is used for advertising
purposes.
Right now it displays a message from the last user. But I would like to
control the sign with my computer – sort of as a play peripheral.

When I plug it in (small 9-volt AC power pack) it starts working, so I know
it works.

It has the name: “Moving Message” (I believe this is the name of the
manufacturer.)
It has a place for a model number, but none is present. I looked around the
web, and have found some similar units.
This one is not color, it is red LED only. It has a DB-9 connector marked
“keyboard”. But when I got it, it came with no keyboard. (bummer)

Okay, so what I would like to do, is interface the DB-9 to my PC and make it
work. Does anyone know anything about this sign? Can I get a copy of the
software or user manual?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks all,
- Stan Shankman K7SJB

Stan Shankman wrote:
It has the name: ?Moving Message? (I believe this is the name of the
manufacturer.) It has a place for a model number, but none is present.
I looked around the web, and have found some similar units.

You might take the casing off and see if you can find any further
identification inside the casing or on the circuit board. You might
also see if there is an IR phototransistor - some of these signs can be
programmed with an IR keyboard as well.

Okay, so what I would like to do, is interface the DB-9 to my PC and make
it work.

You might attack the DB-9 with a multimeter and see if it is putting out
RS232-ish voltage levels. Or, look on the circuit board and see if the
DB-9 is connected to a MAX232 or similar. If so, you might try hooking
it up to your PC's serial port and bashing on it in Hyperterminal, IVT,
Minicom, etc.

Matt Roberds

Stan Shankman wrote:
It has the name: ?Moving Message? (I believe this is the name of the
manufacturer.) It has a place for a model number, but none is present.

Just found this:

http://www.signweb.com/script/forum/...&i=1016&t=1016

If that sounds like what you have, then in the last post in that thread,
someone offers a manual for sale:

http://www.signweb.com/script/forum/...&i=1179&t=1016

Matt Roberds

You need the keyboard. It has MANY functions, including QWERTY. Is it a
ProLite unit?
JR

Stan Shankman wrote:

Greetings all,

I just got this sign. It is a matrix of red LEDs and is used for advertising
purposes.
Right now it displays a message from the last user. But I would like to
control the sign with my computer – sort of as a play peripheral.

When I plug it in (small 9-volt AC power pack) it starts working, so I know
it works.

It has the name: “Moving Message” (I believe this is the name of the
manufacturer.)
It has a place for a model number, but none is present. I looked around the
web, and have found some similar units.
This one is not color, it is red LED only. It has a DB-9 connector marked
“keyboard”. But when I got it, it came with no keyboard. (bummer)

Okay, so what I would like to do, is interface the DB-9 to my PC and make it
work. Does anyone know anything about this sign? Can I get a copy of the
software or user manual?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks all,
- Stan Shankman K7SJB




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