MainBrain Windows Application

The Windows app uses WinUSB to interface with MainBrain via USB 2.0. WinUSB offers several advantages because it provides a simple, standardized way for Windows applications to communicate directly with USB devices without requiring a custom kernel-mode driver. This reduces development time, since we can use Microsoft’s built-in, supported driver rather than writing and maintaining our own. WinUSB also works with a wide range of USB device classes and supports features like asynchronous I/O, bulk and interrupt transfers, and device interface GUIDs, making it flexible for many custom hardware projects. Additionally, because it’s user-mode, it improves system stability—the risk of crashes caused by buggy kernel drivers is much lower. Overall, WinUSB streamlines USB device development, improves compatibility, and provides a safe, reliable foundation for communication between mainBrain and the Windows app.