Python commands

[Robin Munn]

Paul Dexter <dextech at terrigal.net.au> wrote:
>     Hi all,
>                 I have just discovered Python and I was wondering if anyone
> could help me find an equivalent command in Python for the "OUT" and "INP"
> commands in Qbasic. I wish to convert a Qbasic program to Python.
>     The following snippet is an example of the task I wish to perform;
> 
> base0 = &H378:
> 
> interface:
> OUT base0, &HA0
> OUT base0, &H80
> OUT base0 + 2, &H8
> 
> V = (INP(base0 + 1) AND &H10) * &H8

Ewww, direct printer port interfacing. Nasty.

>     The base address is 378 (lpt) and the "interface" subroutine outputs
> data to the port (378) and "V" is the input data statement I have used. I
> also use the "GETKEY", "LOCATE" and "DRAW" commands in Qbasic
> 
>     Does anyone know how to perform the same tasks/commands in Python or are
> they even available. I have come across other Basic computer language
> variations that do not support the commands I require.

Personally, I'd want to stay far away from direct printer interfacing;
let the drivers do the work for you. But if you really have to, then the
winioport module might be what you need:

    http://www.geocities.com/dinceraydin/python/indexeng.html

I found it by doing a Google search for "python parallel port".

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