Bitfile or help – Mesa 6i25 + 7i74 (BiSS-C) + 8i20 + 7i70/7i87
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09 Jan 2026 08:53 - 09 Jan 2026 15:17 #341201
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Bitfile or help – Mesa 6i25 + 7i74 (BiSS-C) + 8i20 + 7i70/7i87 was created by sataran
Hello,I am new to LinuxCNC and Mesa hardware and I am working on a relatively large project. Before going further, I would like to ask for advice to make sure I am approaching the configuration correctly.
I am on a linux 4.19.0.21 -rt - amd64 smp preempt rt debian.
My hardware configuration: Mesa 6i25 (PCIe) Connected via P3 (external connector) to a Mesa 7i74. It is intended to interface a signal BiSS-C from a RAIK060 BiSS-C rotary encoder used for motor position feedback. A mesa 8i20 Powerdrive for the motor associated with the BiSS-C encoder. A mesa 7i70 and a mesa 7i87 are used for another part of the project: Temperature sensor, Pressure sensor and one servo motor.
II am planning to build a custom wiring setup using a RJ45 cable to carry the BiSS-C signals. To connect this cable to the first RJ45 port on the 7i74.
Current status: I have tried modifying an existing VHD file as a starting point, however I am not confident that the overall architecture is correct or my intended usage. What I am looking for is general guidance on the recommended architecture for this combination of cards ( a bitfile would also be perfect
) any advice on a suitable firmware for the 6i25 + 7i74 (BiSS-C), any pitfalls to avoid or best practices for a setup of this size. I understand this is a complex setup for a beginner, but I would need help and be thankful for your time and help.
I am on a linux 4.19.0.21 -rt - amd64 smp preempt rt debian.
My hardware configuration: Mesa 6i25 (PCIe) Connected via P3 (external connector) to a Mesa 7i74. It is intended to interface a signal BiSS-C from a RAIK060 BiSS-C rotary encoder used for motor position feedback. A mesa 8i20 Powerdrive for the motor associated with the BiSS-C encoder. A mesa 7i70 and a mesa 7i87 are used for another part of the project: Temperature sensor, Pressure sensor and one servo motor.
II am planning to build a custom wiring setup using a RJ45 cable to carry the BiSS-C signals. To connect this cable to the first RJ45 port on the 7i74.
Current status: I have tried modifying an existing VHD file as a starting point, however I am not confident that the overall architecture is correct or my intended usage. What I am looking for is general guidance on the recommended architecture for this combination of cards ( a bitfile would also be perfect
Last edit: 09 Jan 2026 15:17 by sataran. Reason: Lost connection on my pc and had to write the message on my smartphone, and the result was painfull to read.
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09 Jan 2026 15:54 - 09 Jan 2026 15:54 #341206
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Replied by PCW on topic Bitfile or help – Mesa 6i25 + 7i74 (BiSS-C) + 8i20 + 7i70/7i87
Bitfile (and changed source) for 5i25/6i25 with 7I74 and 4 sserial channels and 4 BISS channels:
Pretty sure Tommylight has some example files using SSI feedback (which is very similar at the HAL level)
Pretty sure Tommylight has some example files using SSI feedback (which is very similar at the HAL level)
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09 Jan 2026 16:52 #341210
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Replied by sataran on topic Bitfile or help – Mesa 6i25 + 7i74 (BiSS-C) + 8i20 + 7i70/7i87
Thank you for your help, I'll check that right away.
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09 Jan 2026 17:11 #341211
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Replied by tommylight on topic Bitfile or help – Mesa 6i25 + 7i74 (BiSS-C) + 8i20 + 7i70/7i87
Yes of course, they are attached in the Elumatec SBZ130/01 retrofit page, not sure if i updated to the latest version so you might have to go through quite a long topic to check, although might not need the latest as the encoders were the first thing working, after the initial wiring. The latest should also have the toolchanger with grayscale feedback.
Pretty sure Tommylight has some example files using SSI feedback (which is very similar at the HAL level)
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