[beagleboard] Re: using beaglebone black to control an valve

2014-02-08 Thread Lenny
Hi, can you give more information on your sensor, such as what kind of signal (digital/analog, what resolution is needed, really 500MHz signal bandwidth)? I am using the BBB PRU for some realtime feedback application. In principle, the PRU works at 200 MHz, so with one PRU, you can change the

[beagleboard] Re: using beaglebone black to control an valve

2014-02-07 Thread doog
you might search for Machinekit with LinuxCNC since it's already got those two realtime engines(Linux and BBB PRU's) installed on it and built for the BBB. It's been designed to run RepRap style 3D printers and both home and industrial CNC machines. Heck, I'll find the link and post it