Sending bits to a computer via USB from Rpi

[rpi350]

Hello, I was wondering how I could send a byte array of 16 or more bytes from the pi to a computer, where the computer would receive it via USB. How would it be possible? If possible, could you please include links of any tutorials or videos?
Should I use UART? Could UART send a byte array of this length?
I have sent them over via wifi, using sockets on python, now I need to send them over USB, as it is faster and more reliable.
Thanks!

[topguy]

I would say that using two usb2serial converters and a nullmodem cable between them might be fairly simple solution. Yes you can also use the UART at the Pi side instead of one of the usb2serial converters.

But I'm not convinced it will be faster than networking, it might be more predicable in transfer speed. What kind of speeds do you need ?

[thagrol]

If your pi is a zero or zerow you can use it in USB gadget mode. The most useful in your case would be g_ether, g_serial, or g_multi

The g_ether module would allow your existing socket based code to run without modification other than to which network interface and IP address to use.

[rpi350]

Hi @topguy, I linked up sensors to the rpi and what it needs to do is as soon as any event occurs, it needs to send a signal to the computer right away.
Now the only thing I need to do is to send it over to the PC via USB, as wifi or any networking would not be reliable.
Could you please elaborate or provide me any link with how this usb2serial converters and a nullmodem cable would need to be set up?
Thank you for your response!
@thagrol, I am using rpi 3 model B, so I can't make it work like a USB gadget. Also, sadly, the pi can't also be connected to the PC using USB as both the PC and rpi are masters, hence my question.
Thanks for your response!

[fruitoftheloom]

Hi @topguy, I linked up sensors to the rpi and what it needs to do is as soon as any event occurs, it needs to send a signal to the computer right away.
Now the only thing I need to do is to send it over to the PC via USB, as wifi or any networking would not be reliable.
Could you please elaborate or provide me any link with how this usb2serial converters and a nullmodem cable would need to be set up?
Thank you for your response!
@thagrol, I am using rpi 3 model B, so I can't make it work like a USB gadget. Also, sadly, the pi can't also be connected to the PC using USB as both the PC and rpi are masters, hence my question.
Thanks for your response!

Yes you can connect a RPi and a PC via USB using an Active Cable see:

viewtopic.php?f=36&t=131042

[rpi350]

Hi fruitoftheloom,
Unfortunately I don't have any control on the other end. The other end runs windows and it won't be possible to run linux on it. Thanks though!

[fruitoftheloom]

Hi fruitoftheloom,
Unfortunately I don't have any control on the other end. The other end runs windows and it won't be possible to run linux on it. Thanks though!

Theoretically it should work with Windows, but I was unable to check as have no Windows Machine...