On Fri, 2007-10-26 at 20:37 -0500, Javid Butler wrote: > The real problem is the endpoint device. There will have to be some way to > decode the signals from the ethernet into the actual drives. It will > probably be a while before cost effective drives are available with ethernet > inputs. Until then we will have to use decoders that provide translation of > the ethernet commands to individual bits such as are on the parallel port.
I use OpenWRT for my neighborhood WiFi Internet. The GPIO pins on OpenWRT devices have been re-purposed for memory cards, so if you disregard the wireless and RTnet, could this be close to what is needed? > This is a project that I would be willing to undertake with some others who ... snip > If anyone wants to look at sample code for the streaming protocol mentioned > above, go to http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.asp?ID=20339 which > is the download page. The standard has not been finished (still in public > review cycles) but it is not likely to change much. > > Javid I visited the ETC site and it reminded me of lighting controllers. I am a part time roadie for a friend's band, and at one time we were looking at getting a dimmer for our lights. Cruising eBay, I found a lighting controller, and with research found that it used standard sound cables and I believe a serial protocol as an input. The band isn't successful enough to afford a real lighting system, but maybe some day. It would be fun to take apart ... I mean use one of these controllers. -- Kirk Wallace (California, USA http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ Hardinge HNC lathe Bridgeport mill conversion pending Zubal lathe conversion pending) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
