/* Connect to the device */
public static void Connect()
{
//Set connection marker to true
Connected = true;
//Try to connect, otherwise return
if (!Serial.Connect())
{
return;
}
//If the connection worked
if (Connected)
{
//Show waiting message
GUI.ConnectInfo.Text = "Waiting for device..";
GUI.ConnectInfo.Update();
//Get the infos from the device
Serial.GetInfos();
//Connection not working because of an error
if (!Connected)
{
//Ask the user if he wants to flash anyway
DialogResult result = MessageBox.Show("Unable to connect to the Thermocam on port COM10.\n" +
"Make sure the device is turned on and set to live mode.\n" +
"Do you want to continue flashing without an active connection?",
"Continue without Connection", MessageBoxButtons.YesNo);
//If the answer is no, return
if (result == DialogResult.No)
{
//Reset label
GUI.ConnectInfo.Text = "Press the connect button";
//Close the serial connection
Serial.CloseConnection();
//Leave
return;
}
//If it is yes, set hardware version to unknown
HardwareVersion = 0;
}
}
//Set hardware version to unknown for no connection
else
{
HardwareVersion = 0;
}
//Connection established
GUI.ConnectButton.Enabled = false;
GUI.ConnectButton.BackColor = Color.DimGray;
//Set status text
if (HardwareVersion == 0)
{
GUI.ConnectInfo.Text = "Flash without active connection";
}
else
{
GUI.ConnectInfo.Text = "Connected to DIY-Thermocam V" + HardwareVersion;
}
//Add interrupt based serial handler
Serial.AddSerialHandler();
//Enable load and button
GUI.LoadButton.Enabled = true;
GUI.LoadButton.BackColor = Color.White;
}
