Developing a Serial Communication Host Computer with GUI using MATLAB GUIDE Tool

In this project, we will utilize MATLAB's GUIDE (GUI Development Environment) tool to create a graphical user interface for a serial communication host computer. The interface enables users to easily communicate with serial ports and control external devices. We will implement serial communication using MATLAB's built-in serial port functions, primarily through the serial object creation and configuration, followed by data transmission and reception using fwrite and fread functions. Control buttons on the interface will trigger callback functions to handle send/receive operations, with event-driven programming to manage serial communication events.

Additionally, we will incorporate enhanced features such as data logging using fprintf or diary functions to save communication history, and real-time data visualization through plot or stem functions for better data monitoring. The implementation will include error handling mechanisms using try-catch blocks to manage serial communication exceptions, and timer objects for periodic data updates. These features significantly improve the program's usability and practical application.

Through this project, we will explore MATLAB's GUI design principles including handle structure management and callback function implementation, while mastering serial communication techniques involving baud rate configuration, parity settings, and flow control. This hands-on experience will enhance our programming skills and practical expertise in embedded system interfacing.