Shoutbox

'MSN Flash' simply blinks an LED connected via the serial port, whenever a new message comes in. This is handy for when you are playing a full-screen game or you're away from the computer and would like a visual notification of when somebody sends you an instant message.

I have based this on code by ivan300 (with thanks, hope you dont mind!). I found that the problem with the original code was that the LED was permanently lit from the moment you turned on your PC, until Messenger Plus! Live started. This is partly to do with the way that the serial port on the PC works.

I have modified the code and changed the pins around.
Now, the LED is not permanently lit at startup, and will only come on when a new message comes through. This method appears to be alot more controlled, and is actually really basic.

Simply connect the positive side of the LED (longer leg) to pin 1, and the negative side of the LED (shorter leg) to pin 7:

   __________
5  \ o o o o +/ 1
9   \ o o - o /   6
      --------

NOTE: I'm using a null modem cable to connect, so the PIN may be different. Basically, you want to connect the LED to "RTS" (if you know anything about ports).


Features:
- LED does not permanently stay on when MSN not in use.
- Only flashes when a new message comes through
- Stops flashing when you start typing into the newly opened window
- COM1 - COM8 selectable (edit source code, just 1 digit)
- Minimal logging for Event Viewer

Hope you enjoy.
NOTE: Please read the readme before using. Thanks