Quote Originally Posted by tonyfoale View Post
Steve,
The zero setting is the thing that I like most about digital measuring instruments.



Yes. Firstly I tried with an analogue CRO but that just didn't show enough detail. So then I tried my Picoscope which is a box between what you are measuring and a PC. In effect a digital scope with the extra processing power of a PC. The Picoscope is a great tool and is much cheaper than a quality standalone scope. With that it was easy enough to interpret the coding. As you know I am waiting for a plug in cable to arrive so that I can easily plug into digital calipers then I can avoid having to solder on a breakout cable.
I'll make a post here when I have sorted out the decoding of my calipers. I'll post the decoding software code here as well.
Tony: I found this on eBay
Win-2 RS232 USB Interface Cables for Electronic Calipers & Scales

I don't see the seller saying which version of win it runs on. It's a RS232 adapter. The end connector looks to be 4 pin, but who knows what it fits. I've tried a google search for WIN-2, with model number RS232, no luck.

Then this:
SPC/USB data cable for 100-700 iGaging absolute calipers, DRO | eBay


This looks like the best, but again unknown instrument protocol, and win version supported. It has a foot switch to trigger a measurement.
Interface Kit For Digital Measuring Caliper Electronic | eBay