2012/1/25 Peter C. Wallace <p...@mesanet.com> > On Wed, 25 Jan 2012, Andrew wrote: > > > Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:26:50 +0200 > > From: Andrew <parallel.kinemat...@gmail.com> > > Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > > > Subject: [Emc-users] MESA questions > > > > Hello, > > > > Some questions regarding MESA cards: > > 1. Please confirm the configuration 7i43+7i48 for 6 channel analog servo. > > Is there full firmware support? > > Yes, but you do need to use LinuxCNC 2.5 to support the 7I48 > > a 5I25/7I77 might be a better solution if you need additional 12/24V I/O >
Thanks! I probably stick to 7i43 as I already have it. Which firmware should I use here? > > 2. The friend's machine has 7 servos (including 3 spindles) in step/dir > > mode, and RS422 is preferred for higher input frequency. Which RS422 > > daughter cards for 5i20 (or other FPGA) are supported with hardware? > Also, > > is there any possible config with 7 steppers and 7 RS422 quadrature > > encoders? > Its a little awkward with 7 but for example: > > The 7I52S has 6 RS-422 step/dir outputs and 6 RS-422/TTL encoder > inputs so 2 of these would give 12 of each. This would require a > 5I23 as this is too much logic for a 5I20. This requires LinuxCNC 2.5 as > well > > 2 7I47s would also do, giving 8 encoder inputs (RS-422 only) and > 12 RS-422 step/dir outputs. > > Which 5i23 firmware goes for both cases? > > > > Thanks, > > Andrew > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! > > The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers > > is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, > > Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! > > http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d > > _______________________________________________ > > Emc-users mailing list > > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > > > > Peter Wallace > Mesa Electronics > > (\__/) > (='.'=) This is Bunny. Copy and paste bunny into your > (")_(") signature to help him gain world domination. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! > The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers > is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, > Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
