Implementation of Y-modem protocol in Java

Question

I want to send a file via serial port and I have to use the Y-modem protocol in Java. I saw the protocol and it looks difficult for me to write it in Java. Any Idea how can I get it easier?

Thank you for the help.

Answer 1

serialio offers a commercial product..

http://serialio.com/products/jxmodem.php

Answer 2

You have 2 issues:

1. Serial port acces from Java: Use RxTx Java library http://rxtx.qbang.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

2. Y-Modem Protocol implementation: See this related post Implementation of X-modem protocol in Java