On Thu, 14 Jun 2012, Joseph Chiu wrote: > Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:47:29 -0700 > From: Joseph Chiu <joec...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: joec...@joechiu.com, > "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] quick boot > > Yeah, what Jon said! :-p > > I'm assuming that you need something to control an engine at 2kHz (12 > kRPM). Assuming you want 1 degree accuracy in response, that means a > responsiveness at about 720 kHz, while handling multiple inputs. I don't > think you want to do that with unassisted CPU.
I think you are off by a factor of 10 here, also 12K RPM is a bit racy for the family sedan... So with 6000 rpm max speed (100 RPS) for full accuracy thats only 36 KHz for 1 degree timing resolution, achievable with Atom MBs and maybe some faster ARM systems. Peter Wallace Mesa Electronics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users