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5.5 Data communication
There are many ways to interface between the "Game PC" and "Cockpit interface". There are 2 dominant interface techniques: "direct USB interface" and "network with TCP/IP". Background information on these interfaces, but also on the use of the "clasic" serial interface (RS 232) and parallel interface can be found at www.beyondlogic.org or www.lvr.com.
Some micro controllers come with a standard serial interface, if not, then it is
useful to take a look at embedded interface solutions like Maxim (Maxim) for RS 232.
The USB-