Raspberry pie just runs a version of linux, so FPC should work just fine
on any raspberry pie. They certainly can be run from a powerbank, I've
done it with one of mine multiple times. I haven't found a way to
determine how long the powerbank is going to last, so you'll need to
figure out how to do that, or just be prepared for everything to stop
when the power runs out.
As for talking to the arduino from linux (the raspberry pie), I haven't
tried that myself, but I don't expect it to be any different from when
using windows for the host os.
Unfortunately, I don't know what resources for programming arduino
boards exist for linux, but it can't be too terribly different from
windows, but I've not specifically looked for linux versions of the
various serial and/or other communications libraries you'd need to talk
to the arduino, but as long as you can port or locate versions for
linux, you shouldn't have any trouble with it.
Now you're making me want to experiment. I never had a need to talk to
an arduino from linux, even though I use it regularly, I normally build
projects to talk to windows, because that's what most folks I'm building
things for use. This might be a fun project all by itself.
On 9/11/2026 5:56 AM, Adriaan van Os via fpc-pascal wrote:
Maybe someone could advise me as to what Arduino hardware is best
supported by FreePascal. My project has the following requirements
1. Read an absolute rotary encoder (SSI data: Line-driver RS422
Diagnostic outputs push-pull)
2. Communicate with a closed-loop stepper motor driver (TMC2209 with
ESP32-S3, connectivity CAN, Serial, Wi-Fi, BLE, USB, Qwiic and GPIO)
3. Communicate with an Intel MacBook. Over Wifi, Bluetooth, USB or
ethernet ?
Of course, less cables is better, but not a requirement.
I already have a Raspberry Pi, but the application must be used in the
field, where there is no 220V, just a 12V or 5V powerbank.
Thanks,
Adriaan van Os
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