*ESP32 = Xtensa core https://dl.espressif.com/github_assets/espressif/xtensa-isa-doc/releases/download/latest/Xtensa.pdf
On Thu, Dec 1, 2022, 2:59 PM David Gesswein via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On Wed, Nov 30, 2022 at 04:43:08PM -0800, Chuck Guzis wrote: > > On 11/30/22 14:45, Eric Moore via cctalk wrote: > > > I have a kennedy 9100 with an unformatted pertec interface that I would > > > love to use for imaging tapes from my AS/400 > > > > > > It seems like strapping a logic analyzer to the read connector, and an > > > arduino on the command connector, may be fairly easily done? Has anyone > > > done that? > > > > I have to confess that I've never understood the Arduino thing. It > > seems to be limiting the functionality of an MCU in the name of > convenience. > > > > It also gives portability across manufactures for the simple stuff and > a consistant though not the most feature full enviornment that is the same > for each board. You can use the low level functions of the chips if you > want > but then it won't be portable. Also a good amount of how to do X with it > online. > > I use it for that reason. Good for small projects. > I've used manufacturer specific enviornments in the past but see no need > to. > > Last project was some remote sensors using ESP32. $8 for the board. Arm > processor. >
