Controlling Homemade USB Devices

[NES_DS]

Ok, I have a homemade 660nm laser, and I'm trying to control it with a USB port. Can anyone recommend a scripting fact on how to control something with a USB port?

I can't find a single faq online concerning this.

I would prefer working in linux.

Thanks!

[Zero Tolerance]

You will need to create a device driver for your device. Since this is a "homemade" device...you will have to write it all from scratch.

I wish I could be of help...but systems programming is not something I have gotten into.

However as I have said many times in the past....Google is your friend. :)

http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/4786

At least a good read to see if you think you have the skills in place already to attempt such a thing.

goodluck

[Greg]

Closest thing I've ever coded was a serial port interface on linux in C. I don't remember how nor do I have the code. I don't do system stuff either.

[Greg]

You may be able to get some help with this catalog. B & B Electronics (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2115927-10421705).