thot:scanner:osx
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To use the Thot library with a barcode scanner, we need to configre the scanner as a serial device and then we need to start a bash script that is able to interpret the data from the scanner. | To use the Thot library with a barcode scanner, we need to configre the scanner as a serial device and then we need to start a bash script that is able to interpret the data from the scanner. | ||
In this HowTo we focus to the Metrologic Product MS9535 Voyager and the Os X Operating System. the connection use the bluetooth system, that is a default feature, both on the Metrologic Scanner and also on the Apple products. | In this HowTo we focus to the Metrologic Product MS9535 Voyager and the Os X Operating System. the connection use the bluetooth system, that is a default feature, both on the Metrologic Scanner and also on the Apple products. | ||
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+ | === Essentials to configure the scanner === | ||
+ | - Print [[thot: | ||
==== Pair the scanner ==== | ==== Pair the scanner ==== | ||
- | The first step to do is the pairing of the scanner with the computer host. In order to | + | The first step to do is the pairing of the scanner with the computer host. |
+ | - Check that the scanner is completely charged | ||
+ | - Scan the first code on the page you printed before | ||
+ | - From the **System Preferences** open the Bluetooth panel | ||
+ | - Click the **Set Up New Device** button (in the low right of the windows), in the next window click on **Continue**. | ||
+ | - Select the **Any Device** button and click **Continue** | ||
+ | - The system will display all the devices it finds. | ||
+ | - Select the **VoyagerBT** voice and click on **Continue** | ||
+ | - The name complete of the device is VoyagerBT plus the serialnumber of the device | ||
+ | - If all is correct the computer will pair with the scanner and present the Congratulation message. Click on **Quit**. | ||
+ | - In case of error repeat the procedure from beginning. | ||
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+ | ==== Configure the scanner ==== | ||
+ | In the default configuration, | ||
+ | - Pass the scanner over the 3rd barcode (the one labeled **Disable CR Suffix** that is printed on the configuration page printed before. The scanner will emit some **beeps**. | ||
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+ | ==== The program ==== | ||
+ | - Download {{thot: | ||
+ | - Start the program, you will hear z 2 tone **beeps** from the scanner. This means that the scanner is online, ready. | ||
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+ | ==== The use of the program ==== | ||
+ | - Try to scan your NBIS barcode (the code on the Camipro) or any other barcode. **NOT** the codes from the configuration page. | ||
+ | - The program will open Safari, pointing in the **Thot Library Check Out Page**. If you are in the database of thot you'll see all the books you have in use. | ||
+ | ==== Thot User ==== | ||
+ | - Configure a local account //thot// with no Admin privileges. | ||
+ | - Assign to this user the **Autologin** at startup. | ||
+ | - In the Parental control Activate the control of **Safari** Application. | ||
+ | - Login as thot | ||
+ | - Open the **System Preferences** panel and select the **Dock** subpanel | ||
+ | - Position the **Dock** on the right margin. | ||
+ | - Activate the flag **Automatically Hide and show the Dock** | ||
+ | - Open Safari and go to the **Preferences** panel (Safari-> | ||
+ | - In the **General** tab | ||
+ | - As home page insert: **http:// | ||
+ | - At the bottom of the page, There' | ||
+ | - Close the preferences panel and Safari (not only the window, quit the application). | ||
+ | - copy the checkout command in the **/ | ||
+ | - copy the checkout script in the Desktop of the //thot// user. | ||
+ | - reboot the computer and check everithing. | ||
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thot/scanner/osx.txt · Last modified: 2007/03/08 17:26 by damir