Alex, Chris:
>
> I like the simple names of the pins in the hal_m5i20 driver and I
> assume that's why you have chosen to use it -- but it sure has some
> problems that are fixed in hostmot2.
>
Yes I choose it because I am somewhat familiar with it (I use it) and it's pins
functions are hard coded making my programming easier.
> What help could I or others offer to convince you to change to using
> hostmot2? I think it would be fine to target the same card set that
> hal_5i20 requires. It is a good mix for a lot of machines. You would
> not have to support all the configurability possible with hostmot2.
> That would balloon the project a lot.
My goal was to getting this program to actually configure something,
then switch to hostmot2 then look at supporting pmmc (though I know
nothing of the pitfalls with it so it would be longer term goal).
Originally in my mind - if I supported hostmot2 I wanted to be able to
support all the different configurations available for 5i20.
That includes steppers. I concluded at the time that that was too much
to bite off at once. But as you said I could pick a fairly standard
setup, support it then expand it later.
> Alternatively maybe there is a way to make it more hardware-agnostic.
> It would be nice if it was usable for ppmc cards too - but I don't
> know how much more crazy a task that would make it.
>
I am delighted for the encouragement. Honestly I was wondering what the
response would be until I could show what it was capable of.
I am interested in any helpful tips, constructive criticism or joining in of
coding if the fancy strikes you.
some of the pages are still conceptual (eg the advanced realtime components
page)
For me I find it easier to have something to look/play with then modify from
there.
but if anyone sees a much better way or idea that is just plain wrong please
let me know.
I might even listen too you :)
I will have to read about the details of using hostmot 2....
Cheers Chris M
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