On Thu, 2 Jan 2003, Jason Werner wrote: >Now that would be funny! > >Personally though...I don't quite see the need for an external programming >type interface unless it added to the functionality of the programming. For >example... > - A graphical and simple mixing setup. You drag and drop controls in a >bin and EASIALLY control wh is master, slave, and the ratios.
I think that's exactly what we're talking about here. > - Or even better, increased functionality within the programming. Why >have a system that simply lets you enter end points? Perhaps the program >could increase the mixing, etc. Imagine having a lower tech radio having >increased programming functions? It is possible...but unlikely! Oy, now you're talking about actually *controlling* with the computer? I mean, that would be fun, and it's definitely possible, but that's some wicked klunky. In that case, I think you'd want to start with a Palm and write a custom app to talk to a custom-built Tx module with sticks for input. All possible, interesting, difficult, and expensive. -J > >Jason > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "d. o. darnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2003 9:34 PM >Subject: Blue screen sandbagging, was [RCSE] GUI programming for TX's > > >> Why would you even want to use a PC for programming? Just imagine >> firing up your laptop while waiting in the winch line to fix some >> centering... >> >> We could add the blue screen of death as the latest sandbagging excuse... >> >> d. o. darnell wrote: >> > >> > The concept of graphical user interfaces (GUI) for programming TX's >> > might at first seem like a good idea. However, attempts to do so have >> > not been successful for several reasons, not the least of which is the >> > market. There are four major manufacturers each having a different >> > hardware setup and programming metaphor. >> > >> > It's possible to write a PC/PDA program to hook up to a TX , display a >> > model with controls and to provide save/restore functions to the TX >> > EPROM, although it is not likely that enough people would be interested >> > in using such software. This functionality already exists internally to >> > some degree in current TXs. Additionally there is no standard or >> > "programming model" for all existing TX's narrowing the market even >> > further. >> > >> >> RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" >and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that >subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with >MIME turned off. > >RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and >"unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and >unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. > RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
