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From: roger034@gold.tc.umn.edu (Brynn Rogers)
Subject: 68332 Motion control design
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Date: Thu, 2 Jun 1994 05:09:02 GMT
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   We are designing a motion control board based on the Motorola 68332
Proce0ssor.  It probably will have the same dimensions as the BCC (Business
Card Computer, 2.3x3.9 inches) stackable module.  It will be able to handle
a v0ariety of outputs, from closed-loop servo motors (two PID, at least), to
multiple stepper motors (8 Axis)  Also, we will be able to drive large 
(>1 horse) AC motors with a larger output board. 

   Different driver options can be mixed and matched by using different
combinations of driver boards (which we are also designing).  Various amounts
of flash memory from 128Kbyte to over 2Mbyte will be available, also from
32Kbytes to over 1 Mbyte of SRAM (battery-backed) will be on the CPU board.
 
   We want to provide a system that is easy to use and develop with,
low cost, small, and adaptible.  We hope to provide as much development
software as possible, including a C compiler, assembler and a debugger.
Also we want to provide a RTOS (os/9, PSOS, or other) to those that want
one. 

   If there are any 'must have' features we missed that would solve your
problems, I would appreciate in hearing about them.


Brynn Rogers
               roger034@gold.tc.umn.edu     University of Minnesota Alumni


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Brynn Rogers     roger034@gold.tc.umn.edu

